FAQs on Incorporating ELL/MLL Progress into the 91Ó°ÊÓ Accountability System using a Transition Matrix
91Ó°ÊÓ State 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, 91Ó°ÊÓ is using a growth model that is based on student performance on the 91Ó°ÊÓ State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). This Q & A addresses frequent concerns and questions that 91Ó°ÊÓ has received regarding the ELP growth model that is being used for ESSA.

