Colleagues,

This email query is from the Professional Development Discussion List.
What are your thoughts and comments?

Marie Cora
Assessment Discussion List Moderator

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Professional Development Colleagues:

I'm wondering what policies and supports your states are putting into
place to assist programs in transitioning their ESOL students into ABE,
now that the cut point for NRS level six has been lowered.  In New York
City, some programs are creating special classes for students who score
above 540 on the BEST Plus, but still need to improve their oral
proficiency.  These students will be tested on the TABE and designated
ABE for NRS purposes, but their classes will be comprised only of
non-native English speakers and will incorporate much more oral language
development than a typical ABE class.  What are some other strategies
you might suggest?


Ira Yankwitt, Director
NYC Regional Adult Education Network
Literacy Assistance Center
32 Broadway, 10th Floor
NY, NY 10004
212-803-3356
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