In this training, participants will learn the ins and outs of administering the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). Participants will have the opportunity to norm on scoring the Kindergarten -12th Grade Writing/ Speaking portions of the NYSESLAT using the state-published rubric.

By attending this session, attendees will leave with…

• An understanding of the legal mandates and logistics associated with administering the NYSESLAT
• An understanding of the NYSESLAT K-12 Speaking rubric and how to use it to score student responses on the NYSESLAT
• An understanding of the NYSESLAT K-12 Writing rubrics and how to use the rubric to score student responses on the NYSESLAT
• The beginnings of a network of fellow MLL/ELL educators across NYC charter schools