Federal legislation requires that all students identified as English learners (ELs) are assessed annually to monitor their progress and proficiency in English tested over 4 domains: 

• Reading
• Listening
• Speaking
• Writing.

In Virginia, all divisions use the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs for this purpose.

Student results help schools…

• Determine students’ English language proficiency level and eligibility for EL services and testing accommodations.
• Help students and families understand students’ current level of English language proficiency along a developmental continuum.
• Provide teachers with information they can use to plan for and support student learning.
• Determine whether ELs have met English language proficiency criteria and will be designated former ELs. 

All Els level 1-5, including those who have opted out of EL services, participate annually in the ELP assessment until they reach English language proficiency criteria (ELP level 6).

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Students currently enrolled in an ELD class will be notified and tested in class.  If students are not in an ELD class, students will receive an email with the window they can be pulled from class.  A pass will be sent to the student for them to show up to the MPR.