Redesignation Guidelines

2022-2023 Redesignation Guidance

Per USED guidance, if an EL student did not participate in the 2022 ELP assessment window or does not have an Overall or Literacy score, that student may not be considered for EL redesignation. Only students whose disabilities preclude their participation in one or more language domains may be considered for Redesignation without an overall and literacy score(s) on ACCESS for ELLs or Alternate ACCESS. In these cases, the school/district must collect evidence to demonstrate proficiency in the non-tested language domain(s) on ACCESS for ELLs or Alternate ACCESS.

It is important to clarify the process to exit the ELD program. A student must satisfy the proficiency requirements according to a body of evidence. This would allow the student to be redesignated to a Monitor Year 1 status. The following year they would be redesignated to Monitor Year 2 status. After two successful years of monitoring, the student would be exited from the ELD program. ​

Redesignation from NEP/LEP to FEP

Re-designation is a process that English learners undergo when they attain established criteria that demonstrate they are fluent English proficient (FEP) and can transition successfully to classrooms, with minimal ELD support. CDE has approved the following pathways to re-designation. This information will be updated as it is updated on the CDE website. ​

According to CDE, districts must develop a standardized process and criteria for further investigation and confirmation of a student’s ability to meet and maintain grade-level performance expectations. Each piece of evidence must align to the Colorado English Language Proficiency (CELP) standards and Colorado Academic Standards (CAS). A body of evidence should represent local data that is used to define academic growth/success/grade-level proficiency as well as growth to English language proficiency.

To print the CDE 2022-2023 Redesignation Guidance: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cde_english/sy22-23redesignationguidance

More information on redesignation found here (including the below image)

Examples of Body of Evidence