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Administering K-2 WESTELL

Administering K-2 WESTELL. Overview. Purpose and Nature of WESTELL K-2 Language Acquisition in Young Children What You Will Need Administration Tips. Purpose and Nature of WESTELL K-2. Determine Level of Language Acquisition Separate Inventories for K and 1-2

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Administering K-2 WESTELL

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  1. Administering K-2 WESTELL

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

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

  4. Contents • Reading (14 Entries) • Listening (7 Entries) • Writing (9 Entries) • Speaking (8 Entries)

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

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

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

  8. 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 What You Will Need

  9. Administration Tips • Read Quick Start Guide • Define Terms • Review Both Inventories • Review Teacher Support Materials

  10. Quick Start Guide - 1

  11. Quick Start Guide - 2

  12. Define Terms • Short, Medium, Long • Level of Teacher Support • Grade Appropriate

  13. Review Both Inventories • Note Similarities • Note Differences • Plan Ahead

  14. Review Teacher Support Materials • Suggestions, Not Prescriptions • Feel Free to Use Your Own Materials Sample

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

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