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Special Issues Analysis Center (SIAC). Annual Report: Year Three. Volume VI: Task Order D170 Report--Recommendations on Student Outcome Variables for Limited English Proficient (LEP Students). Task Order D190 Report--The Uses of Communications Technology for Language Proficiency Assessment and Academic Assessment.

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Title: Special Issues Analysis Center (SIAC). Annual Report: Year Three. Volume VI: Task Order D170 Report--Recommendations on Student Outcome Variables for Limited English Proficient (LEP Students). Task Order D190 Report--The Uses of Communications Technology for Language Proficiency Assessment and Academic Assessment.
Language: English
Authors: Hopstock, Paul J., Zehler, Annette M., Development Associates, Inc., Arlington, VA.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 174
Publication Date: 1995
Sponsoring Agency: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (ED), Washington, DC.
Contract Number: T292001001
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, English (Second Language), Evaluation Criteria, Information Technology, Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Limited English Speaking, Minority Groups, Outcomes of Education, Student Evaluation, Testing
Geographic Terms: U.S.; Virginia
Abstract: Two reports concerning the evaluation of language minority and limited-English-proficient students are presented. The Task D170 report provides conclusions of a written focus group on the issues involved in defining appropriate outcome variables, outcome variables to be used, and the relative importance of LEP student outcome variables for school accountability and for assessing program effectiveness. Group results are summarized, and the responses of each focus group member on each of five questions are presented. The Task D190 report presents the results of a written focus group on five questions about panelists' experiences with communications technology for this purpose, potential uses, potential for improving the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of assessment, specific technologies holding the most promise, possible difficulties in developing and implementing communications technology for assessment. (MSE)
Notes: The SIAC annual report for year 3 consists of seven volumes, see FL 023 358-364.
Journal Code: RIEAPR1996
Entry Date: 1996
Accession Number: ED389182
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Two reports concerning the evaluation of language minority and limited-English-proficient students are presented. The Task D170 report provides conclusions of a written focus group on the issues involved in defining appropriate outcome variables, outcome variables to be used, and the relative importance of LEP student outcome variables for school accountability and for assessing program effectiveness. Group results are summarized, and the responses of each focus group member on each of five questions are presented. The Task D190 report presents the results of a written focus group on five questions about panelists' experiences with communications technology for this purpose, potential uses, potential for improving the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of assessment, specific technologies holding the most promise, possible difficulties in developing and implementing communications technology for assessment. (MSE)