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