Using Universal Design in Test Development to Benefit ELLs

Charles Stansfield, Ph.D., Ms Lauren Kennedy and Ms Kristin K. Liu

June 10, 2010

Description:

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The webinar will provide an overview of the principles of Universal Design and how it allows ELLs to access test content.  There will be a brief discussion on the impact of Universal Design on testing for ELLs.  The presenters from Second Language Testing, Inc. (SLTI) and the National Center on Educational Outcomes, will also demonstrate ways to implement these principles into test design and "what concepts" to take into consideration when using Universal Design in test development for ELLs.