https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj What key information did you read about accountability measures for ELLs under ESSA? en-us 2015-06-23 15:01:58 UTC 2018-07-10 02:21:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792128 The ESSA authorized using multiple measures for assessment instead of only standardized tests. This is an excellent step to mitigate the negatives of standardized testing.

]]> 2018-07-10 01:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792128 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792163 Prohibits the US Secretary of Education from mandating accountability parameters and criteria]]> 2018-07-10 01:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792163 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792217 The ESSA rolled back federal reach into testing with the exception of ELL students. It keeps states accountable by demanding each school tracks the progress of ELL learners, and requires states to standardize criteria for designating ELL learners and reclassifying them.]]> 2018-07-10 02:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792217 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792305 I have learned that ESSA mandates districts to resolve resource inequalities in addition to evidence-based interventions in schools falling under the comprehensive category (the lowest 5% of Title I schools as an example), and if schools continue to underperform, more rigorous action needs to be taken. 
In addition, i learned that states must set college and career ready standards]]> 2018-07-10 02:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792305 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792373 I learned that ESSA requires multiple measured to be used to assess ELLs, not just standardized tests. I also learned that there is more tracking and reporting of ELLs progress at all levels of language learning, even after exiting, which leads to more data and accountability and allows students to continue getting supports needed. There are also disadvantages to ESSA because there is not more funding or emphasis put on professional development so teachers can be trained in how to teach ELL students.]]> 2018-07-10 02:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792373 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792402 the legislation allows states to exclude test results for newly arrived English learners. The legislation does NOT include specific proposals to increase the number of language specialists available. ]]> 2018-07-10 02:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792402 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792410 1. Every state will have a uniform way in identifying English language learners.
2. Districts do not have to count newcomers who can't speak English on standardized tests
3. Current ELs will be paired with former ELs
4. If one subgroup is failing it cannot be considered a successful school and will be flagged for improvement]]> 2018-07-10 02:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792410 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792455 Two of the major gaps in the ESSA are that 1) it did not describe any specific structures for teacher training in ESL, and 2) it did not provide any federal support for bilingual education programs.]]> 2018-07-10 02:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792455 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792496 The new provisions say "multilingual America" must do more to track and standardize criteria for designating students as ELLs and English proficient, as well as monitor students longer (for 4 years instead of 2).]]> 2018-07-10 02:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792496 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792527 ESSA will require more of schools than NCLB. Specifically, under NCLB funds were acquired under Title III which was ELL specific. Under ESSA, the schools will have to work under Title 1, which distributes funds more broadly. Title one means ELLs will get a higher profile and access to more funds than under NCLB. 

]]> 2018-07-10 02:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792527 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792532 ESSA provides for the diverse ELL population and the complexity of acquiring a second language. States will be required to report academic progress of ELLs, long-term ELLs, and those with special needs]]> 2018-07-10 02:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792532 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792538 The article I read brought up some interesting changes to hold schools more accountable for the success of all students, not just students who traditionally do well on tests. The first is holding schools accountable for the success of subgroups within the school rather than how well the school does overall. If a school does well but a specific subgroup of students struggles, that school is held accountable for the struggles of that group rather than getting a pass for the other numbers that do well.

Sean Gunn ]]> 2018-07-10 02:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792538 nlpetzold https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792548 will change the way the that schools count the pass rates of ELLs. Instead of being tested with their English language peers, they will have a two year grace period wherein they will have time for growth. In the third year, they will be tested along with their peers.

]]> 2018-07-10 02:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792548 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792585 -lack of federal support for bilingual education
-limited provision for teachers' professional development & resource
-ESL certification is seen as "add-on"]]> 2018-07-10 02:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792585 https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792615 I have learned It is a process for both ELLs and bilingual teacher to adapt the ESSA requirements. However it looks like there is less resources for bilingual teachers to get trained and qulified to train ELLs.]]> 2018-07-10 02:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792615 nlpetzold https://padlet.com/toppelk/gqahibbu2utj/wish/269792848 means that schools will be labeled as Title I, III etc and be flagged as needs improvement. But they will also receive funding to support the learning. 

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