Villapudua-Jones Bilingual Assessment Framework

The Villapudua-Jones bilingual assessment framework was developed by School Psychologist Nadia Villapudua of the Conejo Valley Unified School District. The purpose of the Framework is to assist School Psychologists in the assessment of ELD students.

Assessment Stages

Stage 1: Pre-Referral

Signs of a Possible Disability

Bilingual Background Questionnaire

FABEL – Flowchart for the Assessment of Bilingual and ELD students

Stage 2: Review of Records

Stage 3: Interviews

Bilingual Background Questionnaire

ELD Teacher Interview Form

Stage 4: Observation

Stage 5: Testing

ALC – Academic Language Continuum Chart

Stage 6: Report Writing

BARC – Bilingual Assessment Report Checklist

Sample Bilingual Assessment

Sample Report Statements – Assessment Modality Rationale

Sample Report Statements – Exclusionary Factors