Program Administration (PAIS)

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    PAIS Open Leadership Positions 2021-22

    By: Pamela Smart-Smith , 7 days ago
    Posted in: Program Administration Interest Section

    We are seeking C o-Chair elects and Newsletter Editors to join us for the 2021-22 year. This is a great ...

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    RE: Assessment Concerns - PK12

    By: Stacy Brown , 8 days ago
    Posted in: Program Administration Interest Section

    Thank you, Jeanne! Would love to hear your ideas. It is definitely the era of over-testing. Mine is empoweringcomprehension@gmail.com. ...

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    RE: Assessment Concerns - PK12

    By: Jeanne Beck , 15 days ago
    Posted in: Program Administration Interest Section

    Hi Stacy, Thanks for reaching out! I'm a doctoral student focusing on K-12 L2 assessment and a former ...

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    RE: Assessment Concerns - PK12

    By: Carole Schachter , 15 days ago
    Posted in: Program Administration Interest Section

    I think for us the ones that most concern me are: Absence of native-language assessments for everything ...

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    Assessment Concerns - PK12

    By: Stacy Brown , 15 days ago
    Posted in: Program Administration Interest Section

    Hello!  Are any of you working with assessment concerns and trends in PK12? Feel free to reach out ...

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Program Administration Interest Section (PAIS) addresses the special needs of ESOL program administrators at all levels and in all fields. PAIS is committed to the support and development of professional and ethical program administration by administrators and teachers in English Language Programs regardless of type, setting, geographical location, or size. Program administration refers to every aspect of a program’s development, operation, and management. Program administrator refers to any person involved in those areas. PAIS aims to provide those involved in the administration of English Language Programs with opportunities for growth, understanding and professional development.

PAIS LEADERS, 2020-2021

CoChairs: @Tracey McGee and @Lleij Schwartz
CoChair-Elects: @Brad Teague and @Pamela Smart-Smith
Past Chairs: @Sherry Warren and @Erin O'Reilly
Editor: @Amy Cook
Community Manager: @Katherine Pope
Members-at-Large: @David Ross and @Lisieux Huelman

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