Identifying High Potential ELLs: Best Practices & Evidence Analysis
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Explore reasons behind underrepresentation of ELLs in G/T programs, learn best practices in identifying student needs through diverse evidence gathering methods. Cultivate linguistic and cultural strengths in ELLs for inclusive education approaches. Contact Chrys Mursky for queries.
Identifying High Potential ELLs: Best Practices & Evidence Analysis
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Using Formative Evidence to Identify High Ability/High Potential ELLs Annual Meeting of Bilingual-Bicultural Program Administrators/Educators April 10, 2014
Topics • ELL Underrepresentation in G/T Programs • Reasons Why ELLs are Underrepresented • Best Practices for Identifying Student Needs
ELLs Are Underrepresented in Gifted/Talented Programs • Plummer (1995) estimates that culturally and linguistically diverse students are “underrepresented by 30% to 70% in national gifted programs and over-represented by 40% to 50% in special education programs” (p. 289).
Reasons WhyELLs Are Underrepresented • Cultural preferences and norms
Best Practices for Identifying Student Needs • Gather evidence from multiple sources
Quantitative and Qualitative EvidenceResponsive Tools and Methods
Consider Linguistic and Cultural Diversity As Strengths School-Based Characteristics for ELLs* * From Project GOTCHA
Consider Linguistic and Cultural Diversity As Strengths Language-Based Characteristics for ELLs* * From Project GOTCHA
Consider Linguistic and Cultural Diversity As Strengths Culture-Based Characteristics for ELLs* * From Project GOTCHA
Chrys Mursky Consultant, Gifted and Talented, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 608-267-9273 chrystyna.mursky@dpi.wi.gov