Instruction and Assessment Overview Tip Sheet

Use this tip sheet as a quick reference for what rigorous, accessible ASL/English bilingual instruction and assessment look like. ASL/English bilingual here means both ASL and English are used intentionally to build content knowledge and language. It describes five signs of strong practice: instruction that plans intentional use of both languages; differentiated teaching that gives every learner a way in through scaffolds and multiple entry points; assessment built into daily teaching so students can show learning in ASL or English; data from aligned ASL and English measures used to guide instruction; and ongoing, data-driven professional learning. Use it to reflect and set priorities.