After researching various types of assessments for ELLs, write a 750-1,000 word essay addressing important considerations related to the various types and purposes of ELL assessment.

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ELLs are expected to be assessed in a variety of ways and for different reasons. Some testing is mandated and intended to hold districts and schools accountable, ensuring ELLs are progressing in their education. Other assessments are used within the classroom to measure the linguistic and academic progress of individual ELLs to inform instruction. Educators must have a holistic understanding of the assessments that may be administered to ELLs, so they are aware of how to apply the data appropriately and provide support that increases student growth and achievement.

After researching various types of assessments for ELLs, write a 750-1,000 word essay addressing important considerations related to the various types and purposes of ELL assessment. Include the following:

Briefly describe and summarize the purposes of the following types of assessments: (1) diagnostic or pre-assessment, (2) formative, (3) summative, (4) norm-referenced, and (5) criterion-referenced. Provide a specific example of each type used in assessing ELLs.
Describe how the enactment of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has affected the testing of ELLs.
Discuss 3-4 issues related to assessing ELLs. Include reliability, validity, and the use of standardized, norm-referenced high-stakes testing for ELLs.
Describe authentic and alternative assessments and how they can be used to assess ELLs in the classroom.
Support your essay with 1-2 scholarly resources.