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Observation Protocol for Teachers of English Learners (OPTEL)

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Description

OPTEL is an observation protocol developed with the Region 15 Comprehensive Center for the California Department of Education to support standardized evaluation of English learners' English proficiency during academic learning and reclassification decisions.

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  • OPTEL: an observation protocol standardizing teacher evaluation and parent consultation in English learner reclassification: The Observation Protocol for Teachers of English Learners (OPTEL) is a tool developed with the Region 15 Comprehensive Center for the California Department of Education. It "standardizes reclassification criteria 2 and 3" and is "intended to support teachers' evaluation of English learners' English proficiency while they are engaging in learning academic content, including during collaboration with peers." It can also be used formatively, for parent conversations, and in teacher preparation. (Strengthening English Learner Reclassification in California (2024))

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  • Strengthening English Learner Reclassification in California. (2024). Region 15 Comprehensive Center at WestEd, U.S. Department of Education grant #S283B190053. https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/cgf
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title Observation Protocol for Teachers of English Learners (OPTEL)
description OPTEL is an observation protocol developed with the Region 15 Comprehensive Center for the California Department of Education to support standardized evaluation of English learners' English proficiency during academic learning and reclassification decisions.
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