ACCESS+2.0+2017+NEW+Changes

=2017 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Score Changes= To meet language demands of college and career readiness standards, we are raising the bar for language proficiency. Students will need to showcase higher language skills in 2016–2017 to achieve the same proficiency level scores (1.0–6.0).

This is the result of a process called standard setting. Standard setting determines the student performance required for each proficiency level through a series of decisions made for each grade level by expert panels of teachers as well as district and state English language learner administrators.

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 * Handouts: Expand on the Overview Flyer (above) to provide more detailed information for educators to consider based on their roles.
 *  Teacher Handout [[image:https://www.wida.us/images/pdf.gif width="16" height="16" caption="PDF icon"]]
 *  Administrator Handout [[image:https://www.wida.us/images/pdf.gif width="16" height="16" caption="PDF icon"]]
 *  School Psychologists, Special Education Teachers and Related Services Staff Handout [[image:https://www.wida.us/images/pdf.gif width="16" height="16" caption="PDF icon"]]
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For sharing with parents and families

 *  Understanding Your Child’s 2017 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Scores [[image:https://www.wida.us/images/pdf.gif width="16" height="16" caption="PDF icon"]]: This handout explains that students needed to demonstrate higher language proficiency skills in 2016-17 to achieve the same proficiency level scores. It is [|available in multiple languages] and can be shared along with score reports.
 *  2017 Individual Student Score Notes [[image:https://www.wida.us/images/pdf.gif width="16" height="16" caption="PDF Icon"]]: Helps you prepare for conversations with your students and their family members. It was designed as a template/reflection worksheet with talking points for teachers. WIDA recommends that this tool be used for students whose scores decreased or who did not exit the program as expected. The [|Score Lookup Calculator] will help you complete this form.
 *  PowerPoint Slides [[image:https://www.wida.us/images/ppt.gif width="16" height="16" caption="PPowerpoint Icon"]]: Provide an overview of the changes and are intended for your use at a Family Night or other opportunity to present information to parents and families. You are welcome to customize these slides.