FAQs on Incorporating ELL/MLL Progress into the 91Ô´´ Accountability System using a Transition Matrix
91Ô´´ State is using seven indicators as part of its overall ESSA plan, and this includes an indicator for English Language Proficiency (ELP). To ensure that English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners (ELLs/MLLs) are showing adequate progress, 91Ô´´ is using a growth model that is based on student performance on the 91Ô´´ State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (91Ô´´ESLAT). This Q & A addresses frequent concerns and questions that 91Ô´´ has received regarding the ELP growth model that is being used for ESSA.

