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English Language Development Assessment (ELDA)

ELDA is a battery of tests designed to allow schools to measure annual progress in the acquisition of English language proficiency skills among non-native English speaking students in grades 3-12. The battery consists of separate tests for listening, speaking, reading, and writing, at each of three grade clusters: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 and a separate K-2 Inventory. The test has recently been revised into a shorter form while maintaining impeccable statistical characteristics.

Current ELDA projects include:

  • ELDA is a battery of tests designed to allow schools to measure annual progress in the acquisition of English language proficiency skills among non-native English speaking students in grades 3-12. The battery consists of separate tests for listening, speaking, reading, and writing, at each of three grade clusters: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 and a separate K-2 Inventory. The test has recently been revised into a shorter form while maintaining impeccable statistical characteristics.
  • Developing three new shortened forms ELDA SA, SB, and SC ready for the 2011 administration.
  • ELDA is also helping states to release items for their state professional development activities.

ELDA Collaborative Advisor: Sharon Sáez
Sharon Sáez is the Collaborative Advisor for both the ELDA and ELL SCASSs. Ms. Sáez is a program director with the Standards, Assessments and Accountability Team at CCSSO. Prior to joining CCSSO, Ms. Sáez was a Senior National Consultant at the Educational Testing Service. Ms. Sáez has also worked at the US Department of Education and for the Delaware Department of Education.

Members
Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia

Partners
EduMetrica, BSID

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