NYS Tests

New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL)- new entrants only

• the purpose of the NYSITELL is to assess the English language proficiency of new entrants whose home language is a language other than English, as indicated on their Home Language Questionnaire
• it is used to determine if the student is in need of English as a New Language (ENL) services
• students will be categorized into one of four levels (Entering, Emerging, Expanding, and Commanding), which will determine the number of hours of services each student will receive
• if a student scores Commanding, he/she does not qualify for the ENL services
• You may refer to the following link for more information regarding the NYSITELL http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/nysitell/nysitellmemo13.pdf

New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)- all ELLs

• administered in the spring of each school year
• students in ENL levels Entering through Expanding take this test
• banded grade leveled tests (K, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12)
• Includes 4 different areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing
• aligned with the NYS Common Core Learning Standards
• assess students English language proficiency level
• student scores - available in September