Placement Measures
Reading:
Idea Proficiency Tests (IPT), English Language Development Assessment (ELDA), and when appropriate, Basic Reading Inventory, Phonemic Awareness Test, ELD Common Assessment and Levels Tests
English language proficiency:
ELDA and IPT testing at the semester when appropriate
Content:
Informal math assessment, Observation in mainstream classroom, Portfolios, Testing within the ESL sheltered classroom subject
Progress Measures
Reading:
Basic Reading Inventory; Phonemic Awareness Test, when appropriate; Levels Tests; Informal observations; Running records; rubrics; ELD Common Assessment
English language proficiency:
IPT, ELDA, Informal ESL assessment, Portfolios; ELD Common Assessment
Content:
Observations, Portfolios, Classroom tests
Achievement Measures
State standards tests:
Iowa Tests of Educational Development, Iowa Tests of Basic Skills
Other assessments:
Projects completed, use of oral and written English, and comprehension of English within the classroom construct
Program Evaluation:
Yes, this is done in our District Self-Study Guide which is available in the ESL Handbook program review by Midwest Equity Center in 2010.