1. Grading and Accomodation Guide for Middle School ELLs
Susan McDonald SLP
Mark Nigolian ELL
EDMUNDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (AND CHILE)

2. The Need
Principal initiated “ need for clear guidance to teachers and administrators for grading and accommodation for ELLs at the middle school level.”

3. The PROCESS SPRING 2008: Mark and Susan
Establish the need “(95% of teachers felt they would like more guidelines around assessment, grading, and accommodations for ELLs.
Plan the content of the guide
Research grading constructs and accommodations in literature and on the Web (districts across the US)

4. The PROCESS (SUMMER 2009) Susan and Mark:
Create grading criteria based on proficiency levels.
Augment CAN-DO descriptors to include more information for expectations for students.
Create different expectations across content areas.
Jim briefly discusses

5. The Process (FALL 2009)
Create teacher CAN-DOs from grade-level CAN DO indicators
Revise Grading Guide based on principal’s feedback.
Use GLOBAL Classroom to organize information and have a web-based format

6. Implementation and REVISION
Solicit teacher feedback
Roll out January 09 at a staff meeting
Obtain additional feedback from final two quarters of school year.

7. Reflection Great principal “support” and faculty interest
Challenge to make information concise and user friendly.
Implementation requires more staff development than originally planned.

8. Connection to SMC
Students in GSL 547 (Teaching Content) to ESL students evaluated approach and product.
Future practicum students will see implementation at EMS