Return-Path: <nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h55DjWC14096; Thu, 5 Jun 2003 09:45:32 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 09:45:32 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <001c01c32b68$878bdff0$9a01a8c0@language.ca> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Pauline Mcnaughton" <pmcnaughton@language.ca> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ASSESSMENT:272] RE: Why did you join? X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook CWS, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 3669 Lines: 82 In response to the discussion about the need for a national vs. state-based standard and assessment I'd like to mention that in Canada - although education is a provincial responsibility - not federal - the federal government has developed national language standards for adult settlement and integration purposes - the Canadian Language Benchmarks. I work at the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks which is responsible for developing and supporting this standard. In Canada there is a federal language training program as well as provincially funded language training programs. The model used for the development of this national standard to ensure federal and provincial buy in is very interesting. - just a brief recap for those interested in reading further: - federal government realized it needed a standard for assessment for its federal Language Instruction for Newcomers program because inconsistencies across the country meant some newcomers could be barred from one LINC program and accepted in another - a survey of assessment tools was done across the country to determine if such a tool existed that would serve this purpose - national consultations were held across the country with the ESL community and learners to determine the needs related to standards - a National Working Group on Language Benchmarks was formed made of of a variety of experts, but most notably members of the ESL community - this group coordinated the development of the Canadian Language Benchmarks - the federal government also funded the establishment of assessment centres across the country and funded the training and certification process for CLB assessors - then federal and provincial government members and members of TESL Canada decided to work together to establish the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks to take of the standard (i.e. research, development, support, policy development) - the board of directors includes federal and provincial government members as well as members from the TESL community from every province as well as 3 from TESL Canada, as well as assessment experts -----Original Message----- From: nifl-assessment@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-assessment@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Dianna Baycich Sent: June 4, 2003 12:03 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-ASSESSMENT:265] RE: Why did you join? Hello All, I joined the list because I help coordinate the LINCS Assessment Special Collection. I am always on the lookout for sites that will help practitioners use and understand assessment and its relationship to accountabiblity. I also look for feedback about the collection so we can make adjustments - take out bad stuff, fill gaps. Right now I'm on the lookout for info based on research. Being on this list keeps me informed of what practitioners need and what their assessment interests are. Dianna Baycich OLRC -----Original Message----- From: nifl-assessment@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-assessment@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Dirose7@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 10:41 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-ASSESSMENT:251] Why did you join? Dear List Participants: Just returned from an informative meeting of the NIFL list moderators. I am eager to try to energize activity and dialogue. It would be enormously helpful if you could take a moment and respond to the question: Why did I join the assessment list? Your answers will help generate new topics for discussion and opportunities to exchange ideas and practice about assessment with your colleagues across the country. Thank you for your help and support. Best, Diane Rosenthal NIFL Assessment Moderator Executive Director LVSG (203)324-5214
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