A School System Is Interested in Improving Their Assessment Procedures

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Essay

A school system is interested in improving their assessment procedures for students who are English language learners.What procedures might evaluators rely on to ensure that they have all the information and data necessary for making the best possible assessment decisions?

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Definitions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.

Brain Abnormalities

Structural or functional deviations in the brain that can lead to various neurological or psychological conditions.

Primary Causes

The main or direct factors leading to an event or condition.

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.