Using STEP Continua to support student learning (ESL/ELD)
Using STEP Continua to support student learning (ESL/ELD)
Selecting Text to Align with Steps my students are on
monitor students’ language acquisition and literacy development
collaborate with other teachers
engage in reflective teacher practice
identify possible special learning needs
track my students language proficiency and literacy development
determine the student’s language learning goals and next steps
design appropriate accommodations and/or modifications in my lessons
Initial Assessment
provide a starting point for instruction
determine placement
Creating appropriate rubrics
design targeted, focussed assessment for and as learning
provide students and parents with accurate indication of the students level of English language acquisition and literacy development
engage students in self-assessment and goal setting
select appropriate resources
