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

