NCLB English Language Learners and Title III 3

Question 1

Under NCLB, states must assess ELL students' English language proficiency using:

Accepted Answer

State-developed or state-adopted English language proficiency assessments

Answer

NCLB requires states to use state-developed or state-adopted English language proficiency assessments aligned to state ELP standards to measure ELL progress.

Question 2

Under NCLB, for how long after a student exits ELL status may that student still be counted in the ELL subgroup for AYP purposes?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

Former ELL students may be included in the ELL subgroup for AYP for up to 2 years after they are reclassified as proficient in English.

Question 3

Under NCLB Title III, the definition of 'immigrant children and youth' includes individuals who:

Accepted Answer

Were born outside the U.S., are between ages 3 and 21, and have been enrolled in U.S. schools for 3 years or less

Answer

Under Title III, immigrant children and youth must be foreign-born, between ages 3 and 21, and have attended U.S. schools for no more than 3 consecutive years.

Question 4

Under NCLB, ELL students may be assessed in their native language for mathematics assessments for up to how many years?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

NCLB allows ELL students to be assessed in their native language for mathematics for up to 3 years, with the possibility of an extension to 5 years under certain circumstances.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes NCLB's stance on the specific instructional method used for ELL programs?

Accepted Answer

No specific instructional method is mandated; programs must be based on scientifically based research

Answer

NCLB does not require any particular ELL instructional model but mandates that all language instruction educational programs be grounded in scientifically based research.

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NCLB English Language Learners and Title III 3