Jamal Abedi
Associated IES Content
Grant
Impact of the WRITE Program on English Learner Achievement and Teacher Instructional Practice
English language learners (ELL) consistently score below grade-level on state standardized tests in all content areas, and much below non-ELL students. The persistent performance gap between ELLs and non-ELLs increases as the level of language demand increases. Even ELL students who have progressed beyond basic levels of English proficiency continue to struggle with academic demands. The Writing Reform Institute for Teaching Excellence (WRITE) Tier 2 program is designed to transition ELL stu...
Federal funding program:
Award number:
R305A110176
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Descriptive Study
A Descriptive Analysis of Enrollment and Achievement Among English Language Learner Students in Pennsylvania
This study describes English language learner (ELL) student enrollment and achievement trends in Pennsylvania public schools between 2002/03 and 2008/09. Two research questions guide this study: (1) How did the enrollment of ELL students in Pennsylvania public schools change between 2002/03 and 2008/09?; and (2) How did performance (the percentage scoring at the proficient or advanced level) on state assessments in reading, math, and writing in grades 3-8 and 11 compare between ELL and non-EL...
Apr 01, 2012
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Descriptive Study
A Descriptive Analysis of Enrollment and Achievement Among English Language Learner Students in the District of Columbia
This study describes English language learner (ELL) student enrollment trends between 2002/03 and 2008/09 and achievement trends between 2006/07 and 2008/09 in the District of Columbia. Two research questions guide this study: (1) How did the enrollment of ELL students in District of Columbia public schools change between 2002/03 and 2008/09?; and (2) How did performance (the percentage scoring at the proficient or advanced level) on district assessments in reading and math in grades 3-8 and ...
Apr 01, 2012
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Descriptive Study
A Descriptive Analysis of Enrollment and Achievement Among English Language Learner Students in Delaware
This study describes English language learner (ELL) student enrollment and achievement trends in Delaware public schools from 2002/03 to 2008/09. Two research questions guide this study: (1) How did the enrollment of ELL students in Delaware public schools change between 2002/03 and 2008/09?; and (2) How did performance (the percentage scoring at the meets the standard, exceeds the standard, or distinguished level) on state assessments in reading and math in grades 2-10 and in science and soc...
Apr 01, 2012
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Grant
A Comprehensive Research-Based Computer Assessment and Accommodation System for ELL Students
The lack of research-based evidence on how best to provide appropriate testing accommodations for English language learners (ELLs) creates challenges for policymakers and practitioners in ensuring that results provide valid results for ELL students. This project will examine the effectiveness and validity of the language-based accommodations that are most commonly used for Spanish-speaking ELL students. Studies will focus on the validity of assessments under the different accommodations and ...
Federal funding program:
Award number:
R305A130223
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