NYSESLAT NYSESLAT Exit Criteria and Reclassification 2

Question 1

Which Commissioner's Regulation (CR) Part governs the identification, placement, and reclassification of English Language Learners in New York State?

Accepted Answer

CR Part 154

Answer

CR Part 117

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CR Part 200

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CR Part 100

Question 2

When a student is officially reclassified and exits ELL status, what immediately changes regarding their mandated services?

Accepted Answer

Mandated ELL instructional services end, though optional support may continue

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Services continue at the same frequency indefinitely

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Services are transferred to special education

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Services increase for a transition period

Question 3

Which additional data, beyond NYSESLAT scores, may be considered when determining a student's readiness for reclassification?

Accepted Answer

Teacher recommendations and academic performance data

Answer

SAT or ACT scores

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Physical fitness assessment results

Answer

Attendance records alone

Question 4

If a student scores at the Commanding level on NYSESLAT but their parent declines reclassification, what is the outcome?

Accepted Answer

The student remains classified as an ELL and continues receiving services

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The district overrides the parent's decision after 30 days

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The student enters a transitional language program

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The student must retake the NYSESLAT within 60 days

Question 5

Newcomer ELL students enrolled for less than 12 months typically score at which NYSESLAT proficiency levels on their initial assessment?

Accepted Answer

Entering or Emerging

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Commanding or Expanding

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Expanding or Transitioning

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Transitioning or Commanding

Question 6

What type of documentation must schools provide to parents when recommending a student for reclassification from ELL status?

Accepted Answer

Written notification explaining the reclassification process and parental rights

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Only a verbal notification during a parent-teacher conference

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A copy of the student's complete school record going back three years

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Only the standardized state form mailed by NYSED directly

Question 7

Under NYSESLAT policy, which students are required to take the NYSESLAT each spring?

Accepted Answer

Students currently identified and classified as English Language Learners

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All students enrolled in New York public schools

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Only students who recently immigrated to the United States

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Students who scored below grade level on the state ELA exam