This training is designed for individuals in ACLS funded programs who intend to become BEST Plus test administrators. BEST Plus is administered individually in a face-to-face oral interview designed to assess the English language proficiency of adult English language learners.
To participate you must have:
An English fluency level of SPL 9 or above
Experience and comfort interacting with nonnative English speakers
Basic comfort level with computers
Participants must arrive on time and attend the entire session.
This session is the 1st of 3 steps in becoming a Best Plus Administrator. To become a BEST Plus Administrator, participants will also need to review materials, practice test administration on at least 10 individuals, and complete an Activity.
OBJECTIVES:
Understand the basics of standardized assessment
Recognize the importance of assessing students' language abilities
Administer and score the Best Plus computer-adaptive oral interview
Run the Best Plus Test Administration Program
Interpret Best Plus scores
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2015
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Presenter: Betty Stone, CAL, Certified BEST Plus Trainer
Hosted at: Curtis Hall Community Center, 720 South Street. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Understand the basics of standardized assessment
Recognize the importance of assessing students' language abilities
Administer and score the Best Plus computer-adaptive oral interview
Run the Best Plus Test Administration Program
Interpret Best Plus scores
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
To participate you must have:
An English fluency level of SPL 9 or above
Experience and comfort interacting with non-native English speakers
Basic computer level with computers
Individuals must be working in ACLS funded programs
20 South Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
United States
