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  1. Which federal law requires New York State to administer the NYSESLAT annually?

    Answer: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

    ESSA requires states to annually assess the English language proficiency of all ELLs/MLLs.

  2. How many grade bands does the NYSESLAT use to organize its assessments?

    Answer: Five

    The NYSESLAT has five grade bands: Pre-K–K, 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, and 9–12.

  3. What does the NYSESLAT use as stimulus material for listening tasks?

    Answer: Audio recordings of spoken text

    Listening tasks use standardized audio recordings to ensure consistent delivery for all students.

  4. Which section of the NYSESLAT is scored by trained human raters?

    Answer: Speaking and Writing

    Speaking and writing responses require trained human raters using scoring rubrics.

  5. What term does NYSED use for English Language Learners in current NYSESLAT documentation?

    Answer: MLLs (Multilingual Learners)

    NYSED now uses the term Multilingual Learners (MLLs) to acknowledge students' full linguistic identities.

  6. Which statement best describes NYSESLAT writing prompts for upper grades?

    Answer: Students respond to text-based extended writing tasks

    Upper-grade writing prompts require students to produce extended written responses based on reading or multimedia stimuli.

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