NAELPA Q2 Webinar: Equity at the Grading Table: Empowering English Learners in Assessment

Thursday, April 25, 2024
04/25/24 4:00 PM 04/25/24 5:30 PM America/New_York NAELPA Q2 Webinar: Equity at the Grading Table: Empowering English Learners in Assessment Grading practices often present significant challenges for English Learners (ELs), as traditional assessments may not adequately capture their linguistic development and academic progress. In this session, we’ve delve into the crucial topic of equity in grading for ELs, aiming to equip educators with strategies that create equitable, inclusive, and supportive grading systems. Participants will unpack the complexities of assessing ELs’ language proficiency and content knowledge while considering their cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will examine the impact of bias and cultural assumptions on grading practices and learn how to mitigate these factors to promote equity. Virtual - Zoom National Association of English Learner Program Administrators (NAELPA) jenna.webb@naelpa.org false MM/DD/YYYY
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Participants will unpack the complexities of assessing ELs’ language proficiency and content knowledge while considering their cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will examine the impact of bias and cultural assumptions on grading practices and learn how to mitigate these factors to promote equity.

Event Contact: Jenna Webb
jenna.webb@naelpa.org

NAELPA Q2 Webinar: Equity at the Grading Table: Empowering English Learners in Assessment

Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 — 5:30 PM EDT

04/25/24 4:00 PM 04/25/24 5:30 PM America/New_York NAELPA Q2 Webinar: Equity at the Grading Table: Empowering English Learners in Assessment Grading practices often present significant challenges for English Learners (ELs), as traditional assessments may not adequately capture their linguistic development and academic progress. In this session, we’ve delve into the crucial topic of equity in grading for ELs, aiming to equip educators with strategies that create equitable, inclusive, and supportive grading systems. Participants will unpack the complexities of assessing ELs’ language proficiency and content knowledge while considering their cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will examine the impact of bias and cultural assumptions on grading practices and learn how to mitigate these factors to promote equity. Virtual - Zoom National Association of English Learner Program Administrators (NAELPA) jenna.webb@naelpa.org false MM/DD/YYYY

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04/25/24 4:00 PM 04/25/24 5:30 PM America/New_York NAELPA Q2 Webinar: Equity at the Grading Table: Empowering English Learners in Assessment View session: https://naelpa.connect.space/accounts/events/naelpa-q2-webinar-equity-at-the-grading-table-empowering-english-learners-in-assessment/agenda/2024-04-25#session_row_26493 Grading practices often present significant challenges for English Learners (ELs), as traditional assessments may not adequately capture their linguistic development and academic progress. In this session, we’ve delve into the crucial topic of equity in grading for ELs, aiming to equip educators with strategies that create equitable, inclusive, and supportive grading systems.  Participants will unpack the complexities of assessing ELs’ language proficiency and content knowledg... Virtual - Zoom National Association of English Learner Program Administrators (NAELPA) jenna.webb@naelpa.org MM/DD/YYYY

4:00 - 5:30 PM Virtual - Zoom

NAELPA Q2 Webinar: Equity at the Grading Table: Empowering English Learners in Assessment

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Sandra Medrano-Arroyo · Ellevation

Grading practices often present significant challenges for English Learners (ELs), as traditional assessments may not adequately capture their linguistic development and academic progress. In this session, we’ve delve into the crucial topic of equity in grading for ELs, aiming to equip educators with strategies that create equitable, inclusive, and supportive grading systems.

Participants will unpack the complexities of assessing ELs’ language proficiency and content knowledge while considering their cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will examine the impact of bias and cultural assumptions on grading practices and learn how to mitigate these factors to promote equity.

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