Translate Text for English Learners
translate text for English learners
2.4 Promoting understanding across languages
Assessment Example

Test administrators may translate the text for students who are English learners. A glossary is developed for science-specific vocabulary.

Non-example

The translator does not speak the student's language with adequate proficiency.

Accessibility

Providing first-language supports to English learners with significant cognitive disabilities should be a team-based decision and include information about family language and preferences, student first and second language skills, and use of any alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems.

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Assessment Development
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Language & Symbols
Learner Focus
Student Focused

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