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Alternate Assessments for ESL Students

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What are the benefits of using alternate assessments and what are some ways to assess an English as Second Language (ESL) student?

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The solution provides a brief look at the benefits of using alternate assessments for English as Second Language (ESL) students and lists several types of assessments that can be used in the classroom.

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There are many benefits of using alternate assessments, and these aren't just for ESL students - special ed and "mainstream" students also benefit from being able to show their performance in ways other than written tests. Alternate assessments give ESL students a chance to show what they've learned that ...

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