2016 Conference
May 5–6, 2016
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
*Common Assessment for English Learners: Building Common Expectations for Success
Abstract
Learn how teachers collaborated to create Common Assessments for English Learners focusing on the language domain of writing. Session participants will review student work samples with teacher-developed tools and receive information to plan an ELL Assessment system in their school or district that includes leveled support aligned to WIDA
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Primary Audience
PK-12 Schools
Secondary Audience
Elementary Schools (PK-5)
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Presenter/Organizer
Sarah Davila, Ph.D., Somerville Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Sarah Davila, Ph.D. is the District Administrator of Programs: English Learner Education / Family and Community Partnerships in the Somerville Public Schools.
Presenters
Hannah de Souza Rodrigues, M.Ed,, Somerville Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Hannah de Souza Rodriguesm M. Ed. is a 3rd grade ESL and SEI teacher at the Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School in Somerville.
Email Address
Diana Garity, Ed. M., TESOL, Somerville Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Diana Garity, Ed. M. TESOL, is a 4th grade SEI and ESL teacher at the Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School in Somerville.
Email Address
Alex Hershey, M.Ed., Somerville Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Alex Hershey, M.Ed. is a K-5th grade literacy coach at the Dr. Albert F. Argenziano and East Somerville Community Schools is Somerville.
Email Address
John Willett, M.Ed., Somerville Public Schools
Biographical Statement
John Willett, M.Ed. is an ELL Specialist at the Winter Hill Community Innovation School in Somerville.