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.

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.

 Participants must arrive on time and attend the entire session.

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

    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
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Prerequisites

·         An English fluency level of SPL 9 or above

·         experience and comfort interacting with nonnative English speakers

·         basic comfort level with computers

Date
12/04/2015 - 9:30 am to 12/04/2015 - 4:30 pm
Location

Bristol Community College at Workforce Education Institute
1082 Davol Street, 2nd Floor
Fall River, MA 02720
United States

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