English Language Proficiency Assessments
Return to Learn Resources for English Learners
- Return to Learn English Learner Guidance: New 8.11.20 Guidance detailing policy changes and instructional best practices for EL students enrolled in distance learning programs at the outset of the 2020-2021 school year.
- English Learner Process and Procedure Update Webinar: New 8.11.20 Webinar outlining process and procedure changes EL students enrolled in distance learning programs at the outset of the 2020-2021 school year (Slide Deck).
- Distance Pre-Kindergarten Language Screening Tool: New 8.11.20 Distance version of the pre-kindergarten screening assessment appropriate for use in remote EL identification of Pre-K students at the outset of the 2020-2021 school year.
- Family Supports for English Learners: OSDE developed resource detailing strategies and supports to assist the parents of ELs in managing distance learning. Also available in Spanish.
- School Responses to COVID-19: ELL/Immigrant Considerations: Colorin Colorado’s plans for E-learning, best practices for interacting with EL families, and links to additional resources.
- Making the Connection: Communicating with ELLs and Their Families During School Closures: Updated for the 2020-2021 school year Learn more about steps educators can take to reconnect with English learners and their families during school closures.
- Providing High-Quality EL Online Instruction: Resources and best practices for supporting EL online instruction.
- Technology Support for Families: Resources and best practices for supporting families with access to technology.
- WIDA Guide to Teaching Multilingual Learners Online: Resources and best practices compiled by WIDA outlining best practices in the distance instruction of ELs.
- Best Practices and Resources for Supporting ELs During School Closure: Best practice and teacher resource document created by TNTP.
- Domain-Specific Lesson Plan Template For EL Distance Learning: Template designed to assist with EL-specific, multi-domain lesson planning.
- USDE EL COVID-19 Guidance: Guidance released by USDE in May, 2020 regarding EL-specific processes and requirements during the period of distance education.
English Learner Contacts Guide
- OSDE ELPA “Who Do I Call?”: This is a quick guide to determine the best contact for your question.
- WIDA District Test Coordinator Designation for 2020-2021 School Year: Please fill out this form if you are the WIDA DTC.
OSDE English Learner Documents
- English Learner Guidebook: Changing Educational Outcomes for English Learners: New 6.11.20 Document summarizing the legal responsibilities involved in serving ELs and providing an overview of instructional and administrative best practices regarding EL-specific supports and services.
- English Learners/WIDA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): This document contains comprehensive information on all aspects of identifying, serving and testing English learners in Oklahoma public schools. Please note that the FAQ is considered a living document and is subject to change.
- Bilingual Count Verification and EL Identification Process: OSDE created guidance document outlining the state EL identification and coding process.
- English Learners Exit Criteria For Other U.S. States and Territories: This chart provides a list of the English learner exit criteria for ELs attending public schools in other U.S. states and territories.
- Diverse Learner Brief #1 / Summer 2019- Who are EL students, and what are some strategies that can help in fostering success?
- Diverse Learner Brief #2 / Fall 2019- What to be aware of regarding the educational differences among ELs.
- Diverse Learner Brief #3 / Spring 2020- The importance of a post-secondary focus for ELs.
- Diverse Learner Brief #4 / Summer 2020- Best practices to address "summer slide" for ELs.
2020-2021 OSDE Calendar
- Oklahoma English Learner Schedule: Pending.
2020-2021 WIDA Q&A Webinars
- WIDA Webinar Schedule: These webinars are scheduled in Central Time and will be posted in the WIDA website’s Secure Portal within a week after completion.
English Learner OSTP Accommodations Documents
OSDE ACCESS Testing Resources
- No Measurable Academic Response (NMAR): This form must be used for students that meet all five of the NMAR criteria.
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ACCESS Testing Irregularity Report: This Google form must be used to report testing irregularities during the ACCESS window.
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Unique Accommodation Request Form for ACCESS: This Google form must be used for unique accommodations during the ACCESS window.
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Emergency Medical Exemption Request for ACCESS: This Google form must be used for emergency medical exemptions during the ACCESS window.
LIEP and ELAP Guidance and Support Resources
- Creating District and Student Level Language Instruction Plans for English Learners Webinar: Slide Deck Instructional webinar providing an overview of sections and questions contained in the district-level Language Instructional Education Program (LIEP) and student-level English Language Academic Plan (ELAP)
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Completing the English Language Academic Plan (ELAP) for School Year 2019-2020: Instructional webinar outlining the steps necessary in the completion of a student ELAP.
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English Language Academic Plan (ELAP): New 9.24.20 State-required document for all identified English learners. Available in either .docx format or .pdf format.
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Understanding the ELAP, a Guide for Parents and Caregivers of English Learners: New 9.24.20 Companion document to the ELAP describing the purpose and content of each section of the form. Available in both English and Spanish.
OSDE English Learner Presentations
- 2019-2020 English Learner FAQ updates: Webinar; Slide Deck
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Gearing Up for ACCESS: Preparation and Resources for Spring 2019 ACCESS Testing: Webinar; Slide Deck This presentation provides an overview of where to find important resources for ACCESS testing English learners.
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2019-2020 ACCESS Testing: Information and Reminders Webinar; Slide Deck This video covers important reminders during the testing window, including updates to the process for transferring students during testing, tips on avoiding common test irregularities, and other helpful information.
- English Learner updates 2019-2020: This presentation provides information about English learner entry and exit criteria and policies and procedures under ESSA and district accountability measures, including the ELP band exit process, rubrics, and exit requests.
- Changes to Serving ELs Under ESSA + WIDA Updates: This presentation covers the many updates to identifying, serving, and proficiency testing English learners under ESSA. WIDA District Testing Coordinators are strongly encouraged to review this presentation.
- Setting English Learners Up for Academic Success: EL Strategies for the Regular Classroom: This presentation provides tips, strategies, and free resource links designed to aid both EL teachers and classroom teachers in using best practices with their English learner students.
ELP Band Committee Exit Request Resources
NOTE: Due to the cancellation of spring OSTP assessments, the Band Exit Process has been suspended for the 2019-2020 year.
These resources can assist districts in making ELP Band Exit Requests in the Accountability Reporting application in Single Sign-On for English learners that are eligible to be potentially reclassified as English proficient and exit EL services.
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Using the ACCESS ELP Band Process for English Learner Webinar: This presentation covers the steps for the ELP Band Process.
- Single Sign-On Instructions: Making ELP Band Committee Exit Request: This document provides step-by-step instructions and screenshots to guide districts in making ELP Band Committee Exit requests in the Accountability Reporting application in Single Sign-On.
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Using the ACCESS ELP Band Process for English Learners Webinar: This webinar covers all aspects of the ELP Band Committee Exit request process in the Accountability Reporting application in Single Sign-On.
OSDE English Language Proficiency (ELP) Band Documents
NOTE: Due to the cancellation of spring OSTP assessments, the Band Exit Process has been suspended for the 2019-2020 year.
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Guidance for English Language Proficiency (ELP) Band Committees: This document provides guidance for districts who have English learners in grades 3-12 who have scored within the ELP band.
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 English Language Proficiency (ELP) Band Rubric: This OSDE-provided rubric must be used when ELP band committees are making reclassification and exit decisions for ELs in grades 3-12.
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Alternate ACCESS for ELLs English Language Proficiency (ELP) Band Rubric: This OSDE-provided rubric must be used when ELP band committees are making reclassification and exit decisions for dually identified ELs with significant cognitive challenges in grades 3-12.
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Student Oral Language Observation Matrix (SOLOM): The SOLOM is a tool designed to allow educators to gather information about EL students’ oral language use in the classroom. The SOLOM should be administered in both English and, whenever practicable, in the student’s native language(s).
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Approved Substitutions for OSTP ELA Score Requirement for Third Graders
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Approved List for Norm-Reference Tests (NRT) ELP Band Decisions
Links to Important WIDA Resources
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ACCESS for ELLs Scale Score to Grade Level Proficiency: Table correlating the ACCESS for ELLs 4.8 composite and lowest obtainable scale scores for grades K through 12.
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Oklahoma WIDA Member Page: This page provides information on testing dates, test material orders, and deadlines.
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Oklahoma English Language Learner Identification and Placement Guidance Document: This document provides guidance on the identification and placement process for newly arrived English language learners.
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Oklahoma ACCESS for ELLs Online Checklist 2019-2020: This document provides a checklist of all tasks that need to be completed before, during, and after testing within a school or district.
Links to WIDA Assessments Page
SDE ELPA Contact
Dan Ruhl, Executive Director of English Language Proficiency
Janna Corn, Director of English Language Proficiency Assessments
Yuseli Freire, English Language Proficiency Assessments and Monitoring Specialist
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