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Sixth International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education: Connecting Research and Practice Across Contexts

October 20–22, 2016

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Aligning Assessment Practices for Immersion Students Through the Lens of UbD

Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11:15 AM–12:15 PM CDT
Lake Minnetonka
Session Type

Paper/Best Practice Session (1 hour)

Immersion/Partner Language(s)

Chinese and Spanish

Context/program model

One-Way Second/Foreign Language Immersion

Level
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School/Junior High
High School
Program Summary

The presenter will share key ideas highlighting the balance between locally created common assessments that integrate performance based assessment with standardized assessments.  In addition, the presenter will share practices for vertical alignment of proficiency targets for students to reach by the end of each grade level.

Abstract/Description for Paper, Discussion, and Laptop Poster presentations

This session will inform the audience about a balanced assessment approach for Chinese and Spanish Immersion students.  The presenter will share key ideas highlighting the balance between locally created common assessments that integrate performance based assessment with standardized assessments using ACTFL's Proficiency Guidelines and Can-Do Statements.  In addition, the audience will learn about how the Minnetonka Public School District has created a vertical alignment of proficiency targets for students to reach by the end of each grade level as they move through elementary and middle school and ultimately into the high school.  The vertical alignment and balanced assessment system understanding will be presented through the lense of Understanding by Design (UbD).

Lead Presenter/organizer

Matt Rega, Minnetonka Public Schools
Role/Title

Director of Assessment

State (in US) or Country

US

Co-Presenters

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