Center for Standards, Assessment, and Accountability

Grade Level: Elementary School (K-5)

Supporting English Language Learners with Next-Gen Tools

This paper highlights existing technological tools that can be used to support instruction of English learners (EL). These tools fall into two categories: EL-specific products and the other communication and translation tools. The collection of technological tools highlighted in this paper was developed through interviewing over 25 experienced EL practitioners, experts, education technology leaders and thought leaders across the United States. In […]

Dual Language Learner Toolkit

Early childhood programs must be prepared to promote positive experiences and high-quality education for dual language learners by emphasizing students’ strengths and providing individualized learning supports. This toolkit is a collection of dozens of resources for educational agencies with step-by-step guidelines for structuring our educational systems to promote home language benefits while ensuring the development […]

Systems of Large-Scale Professional Development

This resource is a presentation at the first Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Annual Leadership Meeting, showcasing the features of a high-quality, large-scale professional development (PD) system. It used data from a national survey on science and mathematics education to compile and share results on teacher PD experiences, by type, and strategic recommendations for meeting […]

Formative Assessment – Supporting Students’ Learning

This paper provides information on the elements of formative assessment and the role of formative assessment in teaching and learning. It also elaborates on three formative assessment research projects at ETS. These include projects focused on the use of learning progressions, targeted professional development, and the effects of observation protocols to support formative assessment practice.