Overview

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. Participants must arrive on time and attend the entire session.

This session is the 1st of 3 steps in becoming a Best Plus Administrator

Description

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

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • 1. Understand the basics of standardized assessment
    2. Recognize the importance of assessing students' language abilities
    3. Administer and score the Best Plus computer-adaptive oral interview
    4. Run the Best Plus Test Administration Program
    5. Interpret Best Plus scores
Prerequisites

An English fluency level of SPL 9 or above

 Experience and comfort interacting with nonnative English speakers

 Text Box: • Find the date, click on the event<br /> • Click on the registration button and complete.</p> <p>For help with online registration, please call:<br /> Nicola Machado – at the SABES PD Center for Assessment.<br /> 774-357-2278</p> <p>SABES<br /> “Training Leaders in<br /> Adult Basic Education”<br /> Basic comfort level with computers

Date
09/30/2015 - 9:30 am to 09/30/2015 - 4:30 pm
Location

World Education
44 Farnworth Street- 9th floor
Boston, MA 02210
United States

PD Center
Massachusetts NRS Assessments page
Topic Area
Assessment
PDP Eligible
No
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