I have learned the essential aspect of using Rubics, but to added to the validity of the learning aspect, a holistic assessment is a necessity. 

It is really important to allow students to access their mother tongue to learn the new language more accurately.

IEP is for k-12 and doesn't cover into college.

People with ASD may have tics such as facial grimacing, nose twitching and throat clearing.

Autism ranges from each person who has it. Just because someone talks to you about a topic that they like, they are spewing facts not having a conversation.

As an instructor it is important to be intentional about learning. Explaining the how and why to the student is very important

language and literacy are not interchangeable. As a teacher we must not think a student is struggling with ESL. It may not always be the case

All are treated equally no matter culture or race. 

True academic assessment honors diversity—both in how students process information and how they communicate it. By aligning holistic evaluation with adaptive instruction, educators create an equitable space where every student's strengths are recognized and developed.

True academic growth occurs when we separate linguistic access from literacy acquisition, ensuring every student has the tools and opportunity to comprehend and express complex ideas.