Administering K-2 WESTELL

Overview l Purpose and Nature of WESTELL K-2 l Language Acquisition in Young Children l What You Will Need l Administration Tips

Purpose and Nature of WESTELL K-2 l Determine Level of Language Acquisition l Separate Inventories for K and 1-2 l Observation of Student Behaviors l Typical Behavior Over Time l Focus on Four Aspects of Language

Contents l Reading (14 Entries) l Listening (7 Entries) l Writing (9 Entries) l Speaking (8 Entries)

Score Points l No Evidence of Mastery (0) l Minimal Evidence; With Much Support (1) l Moderate Evidence; With/Without Support (2) l Clear Evidence; Independence (3)

Performance Levels l Pre-Functional (1) l Beginner (2) l Intermediate (3) l Advanced (4) l Fully English Proficient (5) l Not To Be Confused With Score Points

Language Acquisition in Young Children Home Language Silent Period Telegraphic Speech Formulaic Speech Productive Phase

What You Will Need ELDA K-2 Test Administration Manual Spring 2007 ELDA K-2 Teacher Support Materials Spring 2007 ELDA K-2 Student Test Booklet Grades 1-2 Spring 2007 ELDA K-2 Student Test Booklet Kindergarten Spring 2007

Administration Tips l Read Quick Start Guide l Define Terms l Review Both Inventories l Review Teacher Support Materials

Quick Start Guide - 1

Quick Start Guide - 2

Define Terms l Short, Medium, Long l Level of Teacher Support l Grade Appropriate

Review Both Inventories l Note Similarities l Note Differences l Plan Ahead

Review Teacher Support Materials l Suggestions, Not Prescriptions l Feel Free to Use Your Own Materials Sample

Final Comments l Everyday, Naturalistic Settings l Multiple Methods and Measures –Verbal and non-verbal procedures –Occur across diverse aspects of curriculum –Involve a range of activities l Assessments Involve Multiple People l Age Appropriate