The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Assessment/Test
All students currently identified as English Language Learners (ELLs) will be administered the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 test. The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is an online assessment for Grades 1-12. The ACCESS for Kindergarteners is a paper-based assessment. The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 test is the North Carolina State’s required assessment. Students are tested annually to determine student progress and English language proficiency. The state testing window for the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 test is January 13 – March 14, 2025. All students identified as English Language Learners will be assessed during this testing window.
To help you understand the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 test and its components, please visit DDES ESL Program website under Parent section and click on ACCESS Test or your child's Canvas course.
Welcome to 2024-2025 School Year!
August-September: ESL teachers are currently working on identifying current and potential English Language Learners.
New students who show a need for Language Support services will receive the services.
The start of the ESL classes has not been determined.
You will receive an email from your child's ESL teacher the week September 9, 2024.
October: Letters of Notification of English Learner Identification Status, ESL Services Eligibility, and EL plans will be sent home in October.