Published on: 18798229. Amend rules relating to services for ELLs in Florida public schools, update identification procedures for prospective ELLs to address the requirements in the Every Student Succeeds Act, Public Law No. 114-95 (2015) (“ESSA”), and to update requirements for the annual English language proficiency assessment, including the following revisions: 6A-6.0902, F.A.C. - These amendments meet the requirements of ESSA, so prospective ELLs are assessed and placed in the English for Speakers of Other Languages program within time frames established under ESSA and that parents receive timely notices that include information required under ESSA. 6A-6.09021, F.A.C. - This amendment adopts the assessments as an ongoing requirement. In addition, the name of the kindergarten assessment will be updated, and the proposed rule will clarify the current English language proficiency level. 6A-6.0905, F.A.C. – Amend the Department’s online template ESOL 100 entitled, “District English Language Learners (ELL) Plan,” incorporated by reference, to reflect revisions to the requirements of Rule 6A-6.0902, F.A.C. 6A-6.09091, F.A.C. - This amendment includes use of a bilingual glossary as an approved accommodation.
Published on: 18658549. The purpose of this rule development is to amend the referenced rules relating to provision of services to ELLs in Florida public schools to update identification procedures for prospective ELLs to address the requirements in the Every Student Succeeds Act, Public Law No. 114-95 (2015) (“ESSA”), and to update requirements for the annual English language proficiency assessment, including the following revisions:
6A-6.0902 Requirements for Identification, Eligibility, and Programmatic Assessments of English Language Learners
This rule will be revised to meet the requirements of ESSA, namely that prospective ELLs are assessed and placed in the English for Speakers of Other Languages program within time frames established under ESSA and that parents receive timely notices that include information required under ESSA.
6A-6.09021 Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for English Language Learners (ELLs)
This rule currently establishes the annual English language proficiency assessment only for the 2015-16 school year. The proposed revision would adopt the assessments as an ongoing requirement. In addition, the name of the Kindergarten assessment will be updated, and the proposed rule will clarify the current English language proficiency level.
6A-6.0905 Requirements for the District English Language Learners Plan
The Department’s online template ESOL 100 entitled, “District Plan for Services to English Language Learners,” which is incorporated by reference into Rule 6A-6.0905, F.A.C., will be revised to reflect revisions to the requirements of Rule 6A-6.0902, F.A.C.
6A-6.09091 Accommodations of the Statewide Assessment Program Instruments and Procedures for English Language Learners
This rule will be updated to include use of a bilingual glossary as an approved accommodation.
Published on: 17477477. Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for English Language Learners (ELLs), Requirements for Exiting English Language Learners from the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program, Requirements for the District English Language Learners Plan
Published on: 17426649. Update language for English Language Learners (ELLs) services in Florida public schools; revise language to reflect the new statewide English Language proficiency ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessments and current achievement levels; update the Florida Standards Assessment in English Language Arts (FSA in ELA) to reflect revised ESOL program exit criteria; and update the new District English Language Learners Plan, Form ESOL 100 to reflect ELL student achievement.
Published on: 17226926. The purpose and effect of this rule development is to update the referenced rules relating to provision of services to ELLs in Florida public schools to reflect current achievement levels on statewide standardized assessments, to adopt a new annual English language proficiency assessment, and to update the District English Language Learner Plan, including the following revisions: 6A-6.09021, Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for ELLs: This rule will be revised to adopt a new annual English language proficiency assessment to be administered to ELLs. The 2016 administration of the new assessment will be a baseline year, after which final proficiency levels will be established in future rulemaking. The proposed revisions will establish the proficiency levels on the assessments administered in 2016; 6A-6.0903, Requirements for Exiting ELLs from the ESOL Program:
This rule will be revised to reflect current achievement levels on the Florida Standards Assessment in English Language Arts (FSA in ELA), which will be used in determining English language proficiency for the purpose of exiting students from the ESOL program; and 6A-6.0905, Requirements for the District English Language Learners Plan: This rule will be revised to update the form for the District English Language Learners Plan that school districts submit to the Florida Department of Education pursuant to section 1003.56, Florida Statutes.
Published on: 15086136. Programs for English Language Leaners, Extension of Services in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program, Requirements for the District English Language Learners Plan, Exemptions Provided to English Language Learners