NYSESLAT NYSESLAT Exit Criteria and Reclassification 3

Question 1

After a student is reclassified as English proficient, what can happen if their academic performance declines significantly?

Accepted Answer

The student can be re-enrolled as an ELL after an evaluation of their language needs

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Nothing — reclassification is permanent and cannot be reversed

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The student is automatically returned to ELL status without any assessment

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The student must immediately retake the full NYSESLAT

Question 2

What is the role of the Home Language Survey (HLS) in relation to NYSESLAT administration?

Accepted Answer

It initially identifies students who may need to take the NYSESLAT

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It replaces the NYSESLAT for kindergarten students

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It determines a student's grade-level placement upon enrollment

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It serves as the exit assessment for students completing ELL services

Question 3

Which state agency is responsible for overseeing the NYSESLAT and establishing reclassification policies for ELL students in New York?

Accepted Answer

New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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New York City Department of Education

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U.S. Department of Education

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The College Board

Question 4

Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) who take the NYSESLAT may receive which type of accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Extended time and instructional supports appropriate to their educational background

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Full exemption from the NYSESLAT

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An entirely separate state assessment designed only for SIFE students

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Online testing with real-time translation tools in their home language

Question 5

The NYSESLAT reclassification exit criteria are primarily based on a student's performance in which area?

Accepted Answer

English language proficiency across all four language domains

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Mathematical problem-solving proficiency

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Grade-level social studies knowledge

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Science literacy and lab skills

Question 6

Which grade band on the NYSESLAT uses a modified, developmentally appropriate format with fewer or alternative task types?

Accepted Answer

Kindergarten (Pre-K to K)

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Grades 3–4

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Grades 9–12

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Grades 6–8

Question 7

According to NYSESLAT policy, which combination best describes the standard pathway a student follows to exit ELL classification?

Accepted Answer

Score Commanding on all NYSESLAT domains, receive parental notification, and obtain parental consent

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Score Proficient on state ELA exam and pass a teacher interview

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Score Expanding on NYSESLAT and complete two years in an ENL program

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Pass an oral proficiency interview administered by the district