FAQs on Incorporating ELL/MLL Progress into the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Accountability System using a Transition Matrix
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»is using seven indicators as part of its overall ESSA plan, and this includes an indicator for English Language Proficiency (ELP). To ensure that English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners (ELLs/MLLs) are showing adequate progress, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is using a growth model that is based on student performance on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). This Q & A addresses frequent concerns and questions that Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has received regarding the ELP growth model that is being used for ESSA.

