Beyond Numbers: Acknowledging Growth in English Learner Assessment Daa by Katharine Padilla https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend Connect - Extend - Challenge en-us 2018-11-13 17:04:23 UTC 2026-02-26 20:46:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ca.png I look for progress in every student despite what scores might "say" about them. https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395211 2020-07-22 19:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395211 whole child kaleslie https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395657 There are so many ways students are capable of success. I always try to find positives and strengths especially when we are talking about students in kid talk and data dialogues.]]> 2020-07-22 19:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395657 Data is important but we have to look at holistic data to inform decision and conversations https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395695 2020-07-22 19:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395695 Asset Based Instruction https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395703 I am constantly working to be mindful of focusing on what students CAN do and building on these strengths.]]> 2020-07-22 19:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395703 Look beyond the numbers! https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395760 Aptly said.  

]]> 2020-07-22 19:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395760 I love how you explained the language ability does not mean cognitive ability. And how when we travel to another country we can experience this. https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395822 2020-07-22 19:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395822 https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395871 the need to value the whole child and not always rely on numerical data ]]> 2020-07-22 19:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395871 It's important to look at more than just a score. https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395880 2020-07-22 19:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395880 strenghten https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395894 by starting with what they know build upon the skills and then lead to mastery towards others.]]> 2020-07-22 19:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660395894 Look for other ways for students to demonstrate understanding https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396091 2020-07-22 19:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396091 Provides a scaffold that can help give a clearer picture. https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396095 2020-07-22 19:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396095 I have to remember that other people may look at things from a different angle/perspective https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396099 2020-07-22 19:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396099 https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396140 I need to make a greater effort to look at the WIDA can dos]]> 2020-07-22 19:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396140 https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396200 to get to know the students stories to see how their experiences have impacted their education

]]> 2020-07-22 19:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396200 deeper dives into data https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396475 workshops for all to work together to share and interpret]]> 2020-07-22 19:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396475 explaining my thinking kaleslie https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396501 I feel like you did a great job explaining my thinking with the way you talked about language ability versus cognitive ability.]]> 2020-07-22 19:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660396501 Data focus kaleslie https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660397079 SO much emphasis on numbers. It is sometimes hard to get teachers/admin to go beyond dots on a page.]]> 2020-07-22 19:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/660397079 Whole Picture tthearin https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661197924 That we need to look at the child as a whole, point to the progress that they are making, and have a variety of data points on them to see the whole picture.

]]> 2020-07-23 17:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661197924 All staff that work with ELs should be informed to look beyond the overall scores on assessments and see what students are doing and next steps. https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198190 2020-07-23 17:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198190 Time mbreidy https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198304 Finding the time to dig deep and discuss the whole child rather than just a few numbers and make assumptions can make a big difference in progress.

]]> 2020-07-23 17:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198304 https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198355 Some people understand how to look at ALL the data points to make decisions about Ss, but how do ensure that the right people know how to do this and that the structures are in place to ensure thse conversations happen?]]> 2020-07-23 17:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198355 Connect https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198519 Using asset language to look at the strengths of students is a vital element of building relationships with students ]]> 2020-07-23 17:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198519 contextualizing data https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198700 As an ESOL teacher I'm used to familiarizing myself with a student's background and history of growth in order to best serve that child. There are many factors to consider, and I agree that progress is not always linear.]]> 2020-07-23 17:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198700 Data rawaters2 https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198728 Looking at a wide variety is so important when considering a whole child! ]]> 2020-07-23 17:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661198728 Using the data rawaters2 https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661199138 I'm really excited to take the variety of data that we have for our students and discuss and dive deep into it. ]]> 2020-07-23 17:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661199138 Connections https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661199247 find relevant sources of quant./qual data to inform understanding of students and their stories background

]]> 2020-07-23 17:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661199247 Extended Thinking tthearin https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661199317 Now knowing the common time frame to master proficiency at a language, as well as those who are not proficient in their home language, this gives me a better scope to recognize rapid progress

]]> 2020-07-23 17:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661199317 Discomfort https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661199424 We need to challenge the teachers we work with to look at the strengths of all our students, especially our multilingual students, on a holistic level that considers more than a few data points. ]]> 2020-07-23 17:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661199424 develop periodic systems to reflect and review student information...stories...trends https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661200007 2020-07-23 17:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661200007 formative data https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661200580 This session has pushed me to think more about how I'm using formative data, and I have room to grow in that practice.]]> 2020-07-23 17:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661200580 Difficulties tthearin https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661201995 Even though I can see the potential and great progress in all of my students, I still struggle at times knowing when would be proper placement in Level IV for some of my lower level ELL students for example. Because while YS and Level II and III are great exposure along with what we do in the General Ed classroom to AAP materials, I find that the proficiency needed for a Level IV environment would cause a struggle at the given time. How to bridge the gap?]]> 2020-07-23 17:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661201995 limited resources https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661203370 Contextualizing data can undoubtedly help teachers see what remediation, intervention, and/ or enrichment students really need...but it can be difficult to then meet all the different needs of the students through small groups. Sometimes it's limited staffing and/or time constraints...it require's an "all hands on deck" staff mentality with lots of flexibility and creativity.]]> 2020-07-23 17:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kcpadilla/connect_extend/wish/661203370