The Stakes

Here's what happens when SHOWCASE strategies work well: multilingual learners produce work that reflects their intellectual capacity, not just their current English proficiency. They know what quality looks like, they receive feedback that helps them get there, and they develop confidence as capable learners.

When SHOWCASE strategies fall short, students either face assessments that don't accurately reflect their understanding, or they're held to lower standards that communicate a message no teacher intends: "We don't think you can do this."

Your teachers need to know how to design assessments that reveal thinking, provide feedback that moves learning forward, and maintain high expectations while honoring where students are in their language development.