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State required Reclassification,Monitoring, and Re-designation ofEnglish Learners (ELs)State required reclassification criteriaDistricts must employ uniform procedures in accordance with state requirements for reclassifyingEnglish learners (ELs) as former ELs (FELs) when they attain proficiency. This document outlines theprocedure and rules for doing so.An EL must demonstrate the ability to access challenging academic content and interact with otherstudents and teachers both academically and socially in an English language setting in order to beconsidered for reclassification. Evidence of this ability is demonstrated by the student on the annualEnglish language proficiency assessment, ACCESS for ELLs , and gathered by teachers usingstandardized language use inventories (Appendix A).Using the following system, the ACCESS for ELLs and the language use inventory together producea single score. If that score exceeds the state-defined threshold, then the student is eligible to bereclassified.See Appendix D for a sample reclassification cover sheet. Districts are free to develop their ownform of documenting the reclassification decision for ELs, but it must, at a minimum, include theinformation contained on the sample form.1October, 2018

Two language use inventories must be completed. An ESL teacher must complete one of the inventorieswhen possible. The other inventory may be completed by a single content teacher or a team of contentteachers. In cases in which an ESL teacher cannot complete an inventory (e.g. students whose parentshave refused services and who are not seen by an ESL teacher or ELs in higher proficiency levels whodo not work with an ESL teacher regularly), both inventories may be completed by content teachers orteams of teachers. If only one teacher can accurately complete the inventory (e.g. elementary classes inwhich the classroom teacher is ESL certified and provides both content and language instruction andthere is no other teacher or administrator who can accurately complete the inventory), one inventorymay be completed and the single score is multiplied by two. The two inventories do not need toagree.The language use inventories must be completed prior to the release of ACCESS scores each year forstudents who, based on teacher input and previous ACCESS scores, are likely to reach the threshold.Once ACCESS scores are released, the points are added to the points from the rubrics to determine ifstudents are eligible to be reclassified.NOTE: In some cases, students who were not identified as likely to reach the ACCESS score thresholdand for whom no language use inventories were completed will unexpectedly achieve a score exceedingthe threshold. Language use inventories may be completed after ACCESS scores are released in theselimited cases, but they must be completed prior to October 1 of the following school year.The reclassification window begins when ACCESS scores are published and ends on October 1 of thefollowing school year. Although language use inventories must be completed as part of thereclassification decision-making and evidence-gathering process prior to the opening of the window, nochanges to a student’s status can be made in local data systems or in PIMS between October 1 and thedate on which the district receives ACCESS scores each year.Districts must develop local plans for how to: select content teachers who will complete the inventoriesmanage the decision-making/reporting process using this procedure and these criteriatrain staff to use the rubrics and evaluate the students’ language usehold teachers accountable for completing the inventoriesselect students for whom inventories will be completed in anticipation of qualifying ACCESSscoresEach language use inventory produces a single score and the sum of the two inventory scores is addedto the ACCESS for ELLs points assigned to determine if the student meets the minimum threshold forreclassification.2October, 2018

The following tables display the points possible from the ACCESS for ELLs and the language useinventories:ACCESS ProficiencyLevel Score4.5-4.74.8-5.05.1-5.3 5.3PointsAssigned3.64.55.88.4Rubric 2 Rubric 1Language Use InventoriesESL TeacherContent 00.30.5ReadingWriting: CohesionWriting: Word/PhraseWriting: Grammar/SentencesWriting: Genre - NarrativeWriting: Genre - Report & EssaysWriting: Genre - 30.30.3Total possible points from both inventories 7.6Total Possible Points from all components: 16Threshold for reclassification: 10.5When this reclassification score is equal to or greater than the cutoff, then a student shouldbe reclassified. However, if there is compelling evidence to suggest that a student should remainidentified as an EL when his/her score exceeds the cutoff, and this evidence is documented alongwith the ACCESS for ELLs score report and language use inventory forms, then the EL status maybe retained.3October, 2018

ELs with Disabilities - taking the ACCESS for ELLs An EL with a disability who has not met the criteria outlined above may be considered forreclassification if:1. The student has an IEP, AND2. The student has been continuously enrolled in an LIEP for at least four years, AND3. The student’s overall composite proficiency level score on the ACCESS for ELLs has not increasedby more than 10% between any two years or total over the three most recent testing cycles, AND4. The school has documented evidence* that the student has been provided with the appropriate levelof language support, including ELD instruction, throughout his/her enrollment in the LIEP, AND5. A school-based team recommends reclassification. See below for team composition andrecommendation protocol.* Documented evidence can include schedules indicating ELD instructional times, specific languagesupports used, ELD curriculum indicating areas of language instruction covered, language useevaluations based on WIDA rubrics or PA reclassification rubrics, modifications made toassessments, IEP addressing ELD instruction or language needs, etc.To calculate the percent difference between scores, use the following formula: OCPL / OCPL1 (100) % change OCPL: Difference between the overall composite proficiency level from year one and year two, yeartwo and year three, or year one and year threeOCPL1: overall composite proficiency level from the first of the two years being comparedFor example, the percent difference between a score of 4.3 and 4.5 is (.2/4.3)*100, which is4.65%.School-based team composition and recommendation protocol:The following individuals must be included on the team that considers the body of evidence anddetermines whether to reclassify an EL with a disability: At least one expert on the student’s English language acquisitionAt least one expert on the student’s special education goals and servicesAt least one expert on the student’s general education content achievementAt least one family member (and any requisite interpreters/cultural liaisons)Any related service providers who work with the studentA single team member may fill more than one of the roles identified above.High Priority Evidence to consider: Standardized or curriculum-based assessments special education teachers and relatedservice providers use to monitor students’ progress towards IEP goals that are relevant todeveloping English language proficiencyClassroom observations of students’ language useLanguage samples demonstrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skillsStudent work samples or portfoliosTeacher input on students’ English language development progressFamily input on students’ language development and use at homeData related to how the student was initially identified as an ELReview of English learner services across the most recent four years to ensure the studenthas received adequate English language development instruction and language support forcontent learning during that time4October, 2018

Evidence to consider if available: Assessments that evaluate students’ proficiency in their home/primary languageLanguage use inventoriesComparable data from similar EL peer group (other ELs with similar profiles)Questions that must be addressed by the team:1. Has the student received adequate ELD instruction and language supports commensuratewith his/her ELP level for the most recent four years?2. Is this student able to effectively communicate in English?3. Is the EL making progress toward meeting PA Core Standards in listening, speaking,reading, and writing on par with ELs who have similar profiles?4. Are any ACCESS for ELLs domain scores that affect the student’s ability to reach an overallcomposite proficiency level of 4.5 directly related to the student’s disability?If the answer to any of these questions is ‘no’, then the team must carefully consider the student’scontinued participation in the LIEP until such time that the student will no longer benefit fromcontinued specialized English language development instruction and supports.See Appendix E for a sample reclassification cover sheet. Districts are free to develop their own formof documenting the reclassification decision for ELs with disabilities, but it must at a minimum includethe names of the team members involved, the evidence that was analyzed, the student’s currentACCESS scores, and answers to the four questions above. The form should be filed with thestudent’s permanent record.ELs with Disabilities (taking the Alternate ACCESS for ELLS )ELs who are eligible for and take the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs may be considered forreclassification when:1. they achieve a score of at least P2 on two consecutive administrations of the test OR achieve thesame score for three consecutive administrations of the test, AND2. the IEP team, with input from an ESL/bilingual education professional, recommends reclassification.Although language use inventories are not required for ELs with disabilities as part of thereclassification process, teachers should consider completing them in cases where it is appropriateas a way to document language proficiency at the time of reclassification and for future reference ifneeded.For more detailed guidance related to ELs with disabilities, please see the guidance contained onthe Bureau of Special Education website at www.pattan.net.5October, 2018

Monitoring of former ELsDistricts must include in their LIEP uniform procedures in accordance with state requirements foractively monitoring the progress of former ELs (FELs) for a period of two years after reclassificationand reporting FELs to the state for an additional two years (total of four years of monitoring status).Active Monitoring Period – first two years after reclassificationDistricts must ensure that ELs in the first two years after reclassification do not struggle academicallyas a result of persistent language barriers. In order to do this, districts must develop and implement aprocess for actively monitoring students’ progress and achievement in the general academicprogram delivered without specialized, planned language supports.Districts are free to create their own process, but it must, at a minimum, include tracking studentprogress in all core academic classes and soliciting feedback from core academic teachersperiodically throughout the school year with sufficient frequency to preclude a student fallingsignificantly behind.Additional monitoring period – third and fourth years after reclassificationDistricts are required to continue reporting FELs to the state in PIMS for an additional two years afterthe active monitoring period. Districts are not required to actively monitor the progress and academicachievement of ELs in the general education program during these years. At the end of the fourthyear after reclassification, ELs are coded as Former ELs – no longer monitored for the remainder oftheir time in school.Re-designating former ELsIf it is determined during the active monitoring phase that an EL is struggling academically as a resultof persistent language barriers, then the district must have plans in place to re-designate that formerEL as an active EL and re-enroll him/her in the LIEP. The district must demonstrate that the FEL isstruggling as a result of persistent language acquisition needs and not academic needs, whichrequire academic supports and/or interventions.FELs who have been re-designated as active ELs must meet the state-required criteria to bereclassified as FELs. In cases such as these, the monitoring process starts over from year 1 uponthe second reclassification.6October, 2018

Appendix AGrade: KindergartenRubric 1 - Interaction, Listening, Speaking, and Reading Language Use InventoryStudent:PASID:Date:Evaluator’s name:Content Area:Observation Date(s) (range of dates during which the observation information was gathered):This rubric should be used to evaluate a student’s use of language as part of the reclassification process. Theevaluation must consist of multiple observations, although it is not necessary to complete multiple inventories.It is recommended that the teacher who will complete this inventory be well-trained in the use of the rubric andbegin to make notes of the students’ language use in enough time to develop a firm evaluation beforecompleting this inventory.Interaction:LOW (0)Can engage in very short socialexchanges, and sustain theconversation with substantial support.Can communicate in simple androutine tasks requiring a simple anddirect exchange of information onfamiliar topics and activities, possiblyusing provided language frames orstructures.Listening:LOW (0)Can understand the main point insimple messages in slow and clearstandard speech. Can understandphrases and high frequencyvocabulary related to familiar topics.Speaking:LOW (0)Can use a series of connectedphrases and short, simple sentencesto talk in simple terms about familiartopics.MODERATE (.3)HIGH (.5)ValueCan use languageCan function in most social situations spontaneously, flexibly, andin the classroom. Can entereffectively for social andunprepared in conversation on topicsthat are familiar, of personal interest, academic purposes. Canformulate ideas and opinionsor connected to everyday life. Canwith precision and relateuse provided language frames orcontributions skillfully to thosestructures as models for originalof other speakers.expression.MODERATE (.3)HIGH (.5)Can understand the main points inslow and clear standard speech onfamiliar topics in discussions,presentations, and educationalvideos.Can understand extendedspeech even when it is notclearly structured and whenrelationships are only impliedand not signaled explicitly.MODERATE (.3)HIGH (.5)Can use a series of connectedphrases and short, simple sentencesto talk in simple terms about familiarand academic topics.Can present clear, expandeddiscourse about a familiar oracademic topic using somecontent-specific vocabulary.ValueValueReading:LOW (0)MODERATE (.3)Can apply grade-level phonics andword analysis skills in decoding withsubstantial support or inability.Can apply grade-level phonics andword analysis skills in decoding withlimited prompting and support.HIGH (.5)ValueCan apply grade-levelphonics and word analysisskills in decoding.Total Points:7October, 2018

Grade: KindergartenRubric 2 - Written Expression Language Use InventoryExpansion of Repertoires: CohesionLOW (0)MODERATE (.2)Can use drawings and/or labelsto link some or most details in astory.Can use drawings OR words tolink details in a story.Accuracy: Word/ PhraseLOW (0)HIGH (.3)MODERATE (.2)HIGH (.3)Can sequence some lettersneeded to produce frequentlyused sight words, but withsignificant errors that hindersreadability. Not able to be toproduce phrases or sentences.Can sequence most lettersneeded to produce recognizablefrequently used/sight words. Mayinclude inventive spelling. Canproduce phrases and somesimple sentences.Can sequence most letters neededto produce recognizable words.May include inventive spellingfollowing recognizableconventions. Can produce simplesentences.Accuracy: Grammar/LOW (0)MODERATE (.2)HIGH (.3)Regularly contains someConsistent errors that may hinder grammatical inaccuracy in eitherthe meaning of the writingcapitalization of “I” and beginningregarding grammar.of sentence, people names,ending punctuation.Accuracy: Genre NarrativesLOW (0)Draw a picture with some labelsto describe the picture or story.MODERATE (.2)ValueCan use drawings, words ANDsimple phrases to link details in astory.ValueValueMaintains some grammaticalaccuracy in capitalization of “I” andbeginning of sentence, peoplenames, ending punctuation.HIGH (.3)ValueDraw a picture and write labels or Draw a picture and write severalsimple phrases to describe theconnected sentences to describepicture or story.the picture or story.Accuracy: Genre InformationLOW (0)MODERATE (.2)HIGH (.3)ValueDraw a picture and write severalDraw a picture and write labels orDraw a picture with some labelsconnected sentences about asimple phrases about a singleto describe a single familiar topicsingle familiar or academic topicfamiliar or academic topic withwith minimal detail or elaboration.with detail or elaboration such aslimited detail or elaboration.form and function.Accuracy: Genre ArgumentsLOW (0)Draw and label to explain likes ordislikes about a familiar topic.MODERATE (.2)HIGH (.3)Can express an opinion about afamiliar topic or a book. May drawand uses labels or a simplesentence to explain reasons. Mayuse conjunction words such as“because” to support theiropinion.Can express an opinion about afamiliar topic or a book. May drawand use 1 or more writtensentences to explain reasons.Uses conjunction words such as“because” to support their opinion.ValueTotal Points:8October, 2018

Grade: 1Rubric 1 - Interaction, Listening, Speaking, and Reading Language Use InventoryStudent:PASID:Date:Evaluator’s name:Content Area:Observation Date(s) (range of dates during which the observation information was gathered):This rubric should be used to evaluate a student’s use of language as part of the reclassification process. Theevaluation must consist of multiple observations, although it is not necessary to complete multiple inventories.It is recommended that the teacher who will complete this inventory be well-trained in the use of the rubricand begin to make notes of the students’ language use in enough time to develop a firm evaluation beforecompleting this inventory.InteractionLOW (0)MODERATE (.3)HIGH (.5)Can engage in very short socialexchanges, and sustain theconversation with substantial support.Can communicate in simple androutine tasks requiring a simple anddirect exchange of information onfamiliar topics and activities, possiblyusing provided language frames orstructures.Can function in most socialsituations in the classroom. Canenter unprepared in conversation ontopics that are familiar, of personalinterest, or connected to everydaylife. Can use provided languageframes or structures as models fororiginal expression.Can use languagespontaneously, flexibly, andeffectively for social andacademic purposes. Canformulate ideas and opinionswith precision and relatecontributions skillfully to thoseof other speakers.ValueListeningLOW (0)Can understand the main point insimple messages in slow and clearstandard speech. Can understandphrases and high frequencyvocabulary related to familiar topics.MODERATE (.3)HIGH (.5)Can understand the main points inslow and clear standard speech onfamiliar topics in discussions,presentations, and educationalvideos.Can understand extendedspeech even when it is notclearly structured and whenrelationships are only impliedand not signaled explicitly.LOW (0)MODERATE (.3)HIGH (.5)Can use a series of connectedphrases and short, simple sentencesto talk in

See Appendix D for a sample reclassification cover sheet. Districts are free to develop their own form of documenting the reclassification decision for ELs, but it must, at a minimum, include the . Standardized or curriculum

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