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In New York State, English Language Learners (ELLs) take two tests. They take the NYSITELL when they first begin school in New York State and they take the NYSESLAT every spring.
Parent Guide for both tests: http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-ed/nysitell-and-nyseslat-parent-guides
NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test)
NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test)
Students take the NYSESLAT every spring. There are five levels of achievement on the NYSESLAT. A student's level determines the ENL services that they get the following school year.
- Entering (new to the English language) and Emerging: 72 minutes of ENL service a day; 36 minutes with the ENL teacher in their general education classroom and 36 minutes in a separate class with their ENL teacher.
- Transitioning and Expanding: 36 minutes a day with the ENL teacher in their general education classroom
- Commanding (fluent in English): Students who test commanding will get ENL services for two more school years; 36 minutes a day with the ENL teacher in their general education classroom.
More details about ENL services can be found here: http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/bilingual-ed/enl-k-8-units-of-study-table-5-6-15.pdf
NYSITELL (New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners)
NYSITELL (New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners)
The NYSITELL is a test that English Language Learners take when they begin school in New York State. Their score determines the services they get. Students do not take the NYSITELL every year.
- Entering (new to the English language) and Emerging: 72 minutes of ENL service a day; 36 minutes with the ENL teacher in their general education classroom and 36 minutes in a separate class with their ENL teacher.
- Transitioning and Expanding: 36 minutes a day with the ENL teacher in their general education classroom
- Commanding (fluent in English): Students who test commanding will NOT receive any ENL services.
Additional Information
Additional Information
NYS Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages
NYS Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages
NYS Parents' Bill of Rights
NYS Parents' Bill of Rights
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