Overview of Standardized Testing System for ESL Students in U.S. Kindergarten Thru Grade 12 Public Schools  

作　　者：Volkan Cicek 

机构地区：[1]Ishik University, Irbil, Iraq

出　　处：《Sino-US English Teaching》2011年第12期773-786,共14页中美英语教学（英文版）

摘　　要：A comprehensive overview of standardized testing system for ESL （English as a Second Language） students in U.S kindergarten thru grade 12 public school system is reviewed within the context of basis on federal and state laws, as well as instructional basis. Identification process of LEP （Limited English Proficient） students via nomination, testing and testing criteria to be identified as LEP, hence ESL if placed in the program is defined in detail Standardized testing process of these students based on the federal AYP （Adequate Yearly Progress） measures through regular state standardized tests depending on three types of instructional program that LEP student is placed in the school that are Bilingual Education Program, ESL Program, and Two-Way Immersion Dual Language Programs are described. Standardized testing process of these students based on the federal AYP measures through other means if exempted from regular state standardized tests such as LAT （Linguistically Accommodated Testing） and the conditions to be exempted are discussed in detail. Holistically rated English Language Proficiency Assessments that are implemented to fulfill federal AMAOs （Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives） measures are defined briefly. Physical features of LAT test as well as direct and indirect accommodations for LAT reading, mathematics and science tests are defined via the accommodation needed and the type of assistance provided. Lastly, testing criteria to exit LEP status and other issues concerning exiting LEP status are reviewed

关 键 词：ESL （English as a Second Language） bilingual education LEP （Limited English Proficient） LanguageProficiency Assessment linguistics accommodations direct and indirect accommodations standardized testing 

分 类 号：G633.41[文化科学—教育学]