Students identified as English Language Learners (ELL) must participate in the statewide Standards of Learning assessments. In addition, NCLB requires an annual assessment of English language proficiency for limited English proficient students. Under Title I and Title III of the law, districts must annually (in kindergarten through grade 12) assess ELLs in English language proficiency—covering reading, writing speaking and listening. The assessment used for ELP is “ACCESS for ELLs” which is administered yearly to students who are identified as English Language Learners (ELL).
The ACCESS test will be administered to students during the months of March through May, 2012.
For more information about ACCESS testing, please contact Mrs. Sandra Pickett, Coordinator of World Languages and ESOL, at 834-2500, extension 1121.