Maine SLIFE Screener

Partners

Project Dates

August 2022 – October 2023

Overview and Purpose

The Maine SLIFE Screener provides quantitative measures of a student’s abilities in their native language aligned to the Maine Math and English language arts standards. These measures are intended to accompany qualitative observations collected during the SLIFE identification process. The goal of the Screener is to provide a formal tool to gauge whether an identified multilingual learner (ML) student is two or more years below expected grade level in native language literacy and/or math skills.

Agora Learning's Role

Building on the collaboration with members of the Maine Department of Education (DOE), the Multilingual Learner Advisory Committee (MLAC), and SupportEd, the Agora Learning team developed a SLIFE Screener in Math, Reading, and Writing.

Our Team

Conducted research and consultations with Maine DOE and MLAC on the SLIFE identification process
Designed screener blueprint, framework, and specs
Developed student forms, administration guides, scoring guides, and rubrics at grades 2-12
Translated student forms into the ten most commonly spoken home languages in Maine
Designed and produced vibrant paper and pencil booklets in 11 languages

Samples from this Partnership

English Sample Items

View Agora Learning's sample English math, reading, and writing items at the 4-5 and 9-12 grade bands.

Spanish Sample Items

View Agora Learning's sample Spanish math, reading, and writing items at the 4-5 and 9-12 grade bands.

"A fantastic experience working on the SLIFE Screener with your amazing team. Your deep knowledge, excellent communication, and warmth are a wonderful combination. It has been my honor and pleasure to work with you."

Rebecca Carey, M.Ed

Maine Multilingual Advisory Committee