English Language Proficiency Assessment in the Pacific Region

Title:	English Language Proficiency Assessment in the Pacific Region
Description:	Using various approaches to identify English language learners, several Pacific Region jurisdictions are developing English language proficiency standards and assessments aligned with those standards. Others are working on content standards, including language arts, and have expressed interest in developing English language proficiency standards but lack formal assessment mechanisms.
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Cover Date:	June 2009
Web Release:	July 2, 2008
Publication #:	REL 2007014
Center/Program:	REL
Associated Centers:	NCEE
Authors:	Don Burger, EdD, Pacific Resources for Education and Learning; Rodrigo Mauricio, Pacific Resources for Education and Learning; Jennifer Ryan, Pacific Resources for Education and Learning.
Type of Product:	Issues and Answers Report
Keywords:	Achievement (Student) • reading • writing Assessment Limited English Proficient Students States Students • limited English proficiency, with • reading and writing
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Issues and Answers Report, please contact: Gloria Vera.