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Testing English-Language Learners in U.S. Schools: Report and Workshop Summary
Thursday, October 14, 1999
8:30-8:45
Welcome and Introductions
Ulric Neisser, Cornell University
Forum Co-Chair
William Trent, University of Illinois
Forum Co-Chair
Dennis Beatrice, SRI International
8:45-9:45
Population Characteristics, Social Goals, and Educational Treatmentsfor English-Language Learning Students
Moderator—James Kadamus,
NY State Department of Education
Kenji Hakuta
Stanford University
What terminology is used to designate students for whom English is a non-native language?
What are the language backgrounds and family characteristics of these students?
What social and educational goals have been articulated for English-language learning students in American schools?
What are the educational backgrounds and what is the character and quality of the educational services provided to English-language learners?
