Dual Language Assessments: Monitoring foundational skill development with parity

Description: Assessing Spanish-speaking students in their native language is central to leveling the playing field and empowering them on their literacy journey. Gathering foundational skills data on our students in Spanish and English is essential for driving instruction. In this session, we will explore using foundational skills assessment—in both English and Spanish—to enable teachers to pinpoint where their dual language learners really are in their skill development to provide targeted instruction and leverage cross-linguistic transfer. Participants will walk away with inspiration and teaching strategies to implement in their classrooms. Participants will be able to:

1. Explore the essential components of foundational skill assessments in English and Spanish

2. Examine mock student data to and suggested instructional strategies that support foundational skill development

3. Discuss ways in which cross linguistic transfer can support student literacy development in a Dual Language setting

Audience: Session in English and geared toward leaders and teachers

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