Karen Nemeth addresses the importance of using assessment materials and strategies that are appropriate for the child’s age, level of development and in accordance with cultural and linguistic characteristics.

Q1: Why is it important for practitioners to use assessment materials and strategies that are appropriate for the child’s age and level of development and accommodate the child’s sensory, physical, communication, cultural, linguistic, social, and emotional characteristics? [transcript]

Q2: How should practitioners plan to assess young children who are dual language learners? [transcript]

About the Speaker

Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. is an author and consultant focusing on supports for the development of young children who are dual language learners. She has written many articles and more than ten books on this subject, including Young Dual Language Learners: A Guide for PreK - 3 Leaders. Ms. Nemeth holds leadership roles in the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the National Association for Bilingual Education, and International TESOL.