READ 534 Literacy Assessment

Examines purposes for and types of literacy assessment; how culture and language intersect with assessment. Addresses selection of specific assessments to guide instruction, using assessments to inform various stakeholders, evaluation of validity and reliability, assessment bias, stereotype threat, advocating for equity and asset-based practices with colleagues, schoolwide assessment plans, and analysis of current practices. Field-based work with K-12 school: participate in data analysis meeting, interview teachers, examine a literacy assessment tool and student assessment data.