In ESL at Grout lately, our English Language Learners are taking the annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21). All ELLs in the state of Oregon take this assessment. Some of my students enjoy the chance to speak into a microphone and listen back to their own voice as they complete the Speaking segment of the test. Others are not so fond of that part.
Like it or not, I'm hopeful that students are doing their best. The scores we get from this assessment show student growth in their proficiency in English over time. The domains included on the test are Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
It will be nice for me to get back to my regular teaching schedule once we have wrapped up this test.
As always, I welcome you to stop by my room, 206, if you have any questions about the ESL program at Grout.
Happy Spring!
~Kristin
