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October 2005 through September 2012
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Agenda for the ELL Linguistic Accommodations Research Summit
Monday, March 16, 2009
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| 8:30–9:00 a.m. | Breakfast (provided at SEDL Headquarters) |
| 9:00–9:15 a.m. | Welcome — Dr. Wes Hoover, President and CEO, SEDL |
| 9:15–9:30 a.m. | Introductions, purpose of the project, need for the research summit, review agenda |
What do research and best practice tell us about selecting and implementing linguistic accommodations in instruction and on assessments for English language learners?
| 9:30–10:10 a.m. | Panel One: Linguistic Accommodations on Assessments
Moderator: Dr. Ani Moughamian
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| 10:15–10:30 a.m. | Questions and discussion |
| 10:30–10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45–11:45 a.m. | Panel Two: Linguistic Accommodations for Instruction
Moderator: Dr. Mabel Rivera |
| 11:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Questions and discussion |
| noon–12:45 p.m. | Lunch (provided) |
| 12:45–1:15 p.m. | Dr. David Francis, Discussant |
What is the state of current practice in the selection and use of linguistic accommodations in instruction and on assessments for English language learners?
| 1:15–1:45 p.m. | State Requirements, Texas Education Agency |
| 1:45–3:45 p.m. | ELL Accommodations Focus Group Summary |
| 3:45–4:00 p.m. | Preview Tuesday, reflect on the day, adjourn |
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
| 8:30–9:00 a.m. | Breakfast (provided at SEDL Headquarters) |
| 9:00–9:15 a.m. | Welcome, review of yesterday, preview of today Dr. Vicki Dimock, Director, Texas Comprehensive Center |
What is the state of current practice in the selection and use of linguistic accommodations in instruction and on assessments for English language learners? (continued from Day 1)
| 9:15–10:00 a.m. | Research Panel Presentation
Dr. David Francis, Discussant |
| 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Questions, reflections, and additions to reports |
| 10:30–10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45–11:15 a.m. | Small group reports |
Where should we begin in helping educators select and provide appropriate linguistic accommodations for English language learners in instruction and on assessments?
| 11:15 a.m.–noon | Identifying priorities for assistance |
| noon–1:00 p.m. | Lunch (provided) |
What questions require further study with regard to linguistic accommodations for English language learners in instruction and on assessments?
| 1:00–2:00 p.m. | What additional knowledge and information is needed? |
| 2:00–2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:15–2:45 p.m. | Next steps and reactions |
| 2:45–3:00 p.m. | Reflections, adjourn |
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