EL Update
February 18th, 2025
Seal of Biliteracy Testing
- Both GVSU and WMU are offering testing for the Seal of Biliteracy
- GVSU will pay for the test and provide a boxed lunch for students, costs for schools include transportation and possibly parking
- GVSU has multiple dates to choose from - use this form
WIDA & Spring Testing Updates
- 2025 WIDA List of Important Dates
- WIDA 2025 testing window now - April 4th
- Fixing the display / size on Chromebooks while testing
- How to see new student's assessment scores in OEAA
- PSAT / SAT - state-allowed accommodations open in SSD (math only version for students within their first year of US school)
- Supports and Accommodations Guidance for Spring 2025 is available (p 6)
- College Board Extended Time changes - students who have extended time but finish before the extended time ends are now able to leave the testing session when they are done - they must sit through at least the standard testing time, but do not have to remain for the entire time and a half
- CB EL Supports - translated test directions, approved list of word to word glossaries
- CB SAT / PSAT Opt Out - parents / guardians must be given the option to "opt out" of providing optional student information - Arabic | English | Spanish forms
Resources & Events
- Article - benefits of music in language lessons
- Stay updated on community resources - subscribe to the Kent County Welcome Plan newsletter
- April 17th - Effective Working with Interpreters with Refugee Education Center staff
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