Following a three-year research and development effort, Ballard & Tighe’s new IPT® Testing System is specifically designed to help states meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and offers a comprehensive solution to all Title III assessment requirements for English language learners.

Features of the New IPT Testing System:

• Consists of entirely new test items created to meet NCLB standards
• Provides grade-span appropriate tests for all four language modalities
• Reports the five separate scores required by NCLB: English language Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Comprehension
• Is quick and easy to administer and implement
• Reports all five scores on a standardized vertical scale from Pre-K through grade 12, making Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) easy to track through all grade level transitions
• Provides an overall proficiency score that can be used to report AMAOs.
• Assesses both social and academic language skills
• Provides diagnostic information and guidance on instructional placement
• Is valid, reliable, and cost-effective
• Evaluates and tracks students’ progress
• Provides scoring and reporting options for schools, districts, and states
• Attractive four-color presentation

Ballard & Tighe is dedicated to helping states address their Title III assessment needs.
Please visit www.nclb.ballard-tighe.com for more information.

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