So I just registered for the CELDT and honestly I'm a little panicked. I've been an ESL aide for three years and my district is requiring this for my credential program, but I haven't taken a formal language assessment since college. I'm not sure if my conversational English is going to cut it on the reading and writing sections — those always trip me up.
I've been looking for a solid CELDT practice test to gauge where I'm starting from, but the free stuff online feels pretty outdated or just not that detailed. A coworker mentioned there's a study guide floating around that breaks down all five domains, but she couldn't remember where she found it. Has anyone used one that actually mirrors the real exam format?
My test is in about six weeks. I work full time so I'm realistically looking at maybe an hour a day. Would love to hear what exam tips made the biggest difference for people who've already passed, especially for the writing domain. Any score benchmarks I should be aiming for early in my prep would also be super helpful.