Understanding the ACCESS for ELLs English Proficiency Assessment
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The Frame
This assessment determines the English language proficiency levels of students, which directly impacts their placement in or exit from the program and helps the district meet federal accountability standards under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
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English Language Learners (ELLs)
Students are required to take these assessments to measure their English proficiency and determine their ESOL program status.
Teachers
Teachers are responsible for administering the assessments, including one-on-one sessions for specific grade levels and student groups.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The ACCESS for ELLs suite is used to measure English language proficiency for students in Charlotte County Public Schools.
- The assessment provides data to meet accountability requirements under Title I and III of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.
- Test results are used to make decisions regarding a student's exit from the ESOL program.
- The assessment provides diagnostic information on student strengths and weaknesses in English.
- ACCESS for ELLs (Grades 1–12) is paper-based; Speaking is one-on-one, while Listening, Reading, and Writing can be group-administered.
- Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs is paper-based and administered entirely one-on-one with a teacher.
- Alternate ACCESS for ELLs is a paper-based assessment for students in Grades 1–12 with significant cognitive disabilities, administered one-on-one.
- All assessments are based on the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
This assessment determines the English language proficiency levels of students, which directly impacts their placement in or exit from the program and helps the district meet federal accountability standards under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
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Federal Accountability Alignment
The district explicitly links its local testing suite to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, highlighting the shift from the previous No Child Left Behind framework.
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