Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Language Testing Gets Easier for Teachers: Assessments Go Online

Los Angeles, CA – December 1, 2010 – Ballard & Tighe, Publishers today unveiled the new OnlineIPT®, a web-based language proficiency assessment platform for Pre-K-12. At $2.25 per test, the OnlineIPT is one of the most affordable, valid, and reliable oral language proficiency assessments on the education market today.

The OnlineIPT streamlines testing, providing educators of language learners with a convenient, easy-to-use online assessment platform that saves time and energy. At the click of a button, teachers, administrators, and district personnel can:

  • Quickly administer language proficiency tests online
  • Instantly generate score results and diagnostic reports
  • Intelligently make data-driven decisions that affect instruction
  • Conveniently import or export student data

“Teachers, examiners, and district administrators alike are normally accustomed to the lengthy process of hand-scoring and manually calculating language proficiency test results,” says Mark Espinola, CEO of Ballard & Tighe, Publishers. “With the OnlineIPT, test administration is automated and accumulating test results is streamlined. Districts throughout the nation are considering this platform for its powerful reporting features, which allow administrators to identify, monitor, and provide differentiated EL instruction at a school, classroom, and student level.”

Educators can learn more by visiting www.ballard-tighe.com/ipt and registering for a free webinar.

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