Register on the EC BOCES website to Attend the Colorado Emergent Literacy Scales Training (CELS) on September 12 from 9-1:30 at the East Central BOCES office. Gina Herrera, Colorado Department of Education District-Wide Alternate Assessment Consultant will present information on the purpose of the CELS, and Administering and Scoring the CELS. This training is highly encouraged for those who are responsible for READ Act Assessment and those who teach or work with students who are receiving instruction based on Extended Evidence Outcomes, this includes DACs, special education teachers, and general education teachers at all grade levels.
As you know the READ Act requires an assessment of literacy development for K-3 students but not all students have the skills to take the assessment that districts have chosen to utilize. In those situations, the Colorado Emergent Literacy Scales (CELS) is used. This assessment is typically used for students whose instruction is based on Extended Evidence Outcomes (EEOs). Once a student is on a READ Plan they will remain on a READ Plan until the student achieves grade-level competency. As part of the READ ACT Implementation Process, students need to be assessed throughout each school year. Students who are assessed using the CELS need to be assessed on the same assessment schedule as all students in the district. This is why it is important that at least one person from each district has the knowledge to administer and score the CELS.Lunch will be provided. For questions contact Bev Blagg at 719-740-0544.