Intended For
Teachers of EALD learners in Years 2-12 who are new to using an EALD assessment tool.
The main focus will be on written language across the register continuum

Context

The Learning English: Achievement and Proficiency (LEAP) Levels is the tool used by teachers of EALD learners to formatively assess the Standard Australian English (SAE) proficiency of EALD students. It is aligned with the Australian Curriculum Literacy progressions and is used to assess written (and oral*) language across all curriculum areas.

Also, all schools that intend submitting EALD data for CESA funding allocations need to ensure that teachers who conduct EALD assessments have participated in relevant professional learning about how to use the LEAPLevels**

2 Day Workshop Focus

• Preparatory work for the first session will be communicated to participants prior to Day 1
• Build knowledge about the language/grammar of the LEAP Levels 6-12
• Apply this knowledge through guided, collaborative, and independent use of the LEAP Levels to assess writing samples and identify learning goals

Day 1
Wednesday 24 February, 9 am - 3.30 pm
CEO Conference Centre, Rooms 7 & 8. 116 George Street, Thebarton

Day 2
Monday 1 March, 9 am - 3.30 pm
CEO Conference Centre, Rooms 7 & 8. 116 George Street, Thebarton

* NB 1 - If you need to learn about assessing oral language of students in Reception and Year 1, register for the R-2 session on 9 March

** NB 2 - If you are experienced in using the Language and Literacy Levels, it is recommended that you register for the LEAP Levels Familiarisation Sessions:

3 February - Assessing EALD Learners' Language Using the LEAP Levels - After School Familiarisation Session

4 February - Assessing EALD Learners' Language Using the LEAP Levels - After School Familiarisation Session

8 February - Assessing EALD Learners' Language Using the LEAP Levels - Online Familiarisation Session

This workshop will take place over 2 days and participation at both days is required.

AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers Include

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

Facilitator: Chris Payne, EALD & International Education Advisor

Cost: No fee

Catering: BYO Morning Tea  /  Lunch will be provided

Workshop Enquiries: chris.payne@cesa.catholic.edu.au / T: 8301 6613

Registration Enquiries: susan.hannigan@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Deadline for Registration: Tuesday 16 February 2021

For general EAL/D information, resources and self-paced online professional learning modules, visit the EAL Learner Website https://cesaeallearner.edublogs.org/