Reclassification of English Language Learner Students as Fully English Proficient (Exiting)
A student reclassified to Former EL is expected to be able to engage with content in English and demonstrate sufficient command of English to be socially and academically successful. A reclassified student should be able to work independently, provided they have the same access to universal supports as non-ELs.
Triggers for Reclassification
When an EL reaches an Overall Composite Proficiency Level of 5.0 or greater on the ACCESS for ELLs, they must be reclassified as Former EL.
When an EL reaches an Overall Composite Proficiency Level of 4.5 or greater on the ACCESS for ELLs, districts may opt to gather supplemental evidence of proficiency, assess this evidence, and reclassify if the student demonstrates a high degree of proficiency based on this additional data.
Monitoring
The student’s two-year monitoring period begins the school year following the year of the assessment which triggered their reclassification.