1. Progress Monitoring of English Learners
Cindy Barnes
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
ELL Supervisor

2. Objectives
Determine the importance and need of progress monitoring English Learners.
Identify the strengths and limitations of progress monitoring tools for English Learners.
Discuss a plan for action for progress monitoring English Learners.

3. Turn & Talk
How do you monitor English Learners’ progress throughout the school year?
What tools do you use?
What data does it provide?
How do you report the data?

4. Purposes of Progress Monitoring ELs
Gain insight into students’ growth
Target areas of need
Highlight areas of strength
Provide valuable information to classroom teachers
Data for language difference vs. disability
Other? Turn & Talk: How has data from progress monitoring helped you make informed decisions in the classroom?

5. Sample Progress Monitoring Tools
In groups, evaluate the progress monitoring tools at your tables.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the tool.
Identify how you can use the data measured to make informed-decisions in working with your English Learners.
Record your responses on the chart paper.

6. Share & Reflect
What are some of the strengths you identified in your progress monitoring tool?
What are some of the limitations and weaknesses?

7. Best Practices for Progress Monitoring
Progress Monitoring Plans Should Consider…
How?
Validity & Reliability
Design with ELs in Mind
Time & Money
Fidelity & Supports
Content & Objectives

8. Action Plan