Spanish Language Arts Assessment Decision Making Flowchart LEP FEP NEP

Spanish Language Arts Assessment Decision Making Flowchart
Grades 3 and 4
NEP NonEnglish
Proficient
LEP LimitedEnglish
Proficient
FEP M1/M2
(must be enrolled in
a dual immersion
bilingual education
program)
FEP Exited
or
FELL
How long has the student had instruction in an
English Language Proficiency program?
Note: 5 years
does not include
Pre-School or
Kindergarten.
5 years
or less
More than
5 years
Has the student received academic instruction in
Spanish this year or last?
yes
no
Eligible for the Spanish Language Arts Assessment
(or translated DLM)
Districts must determine if the grades 3/4 Spanish
Language Arts Assessment is the best choice for the
student or if CMAS ELA (PARCC) with linguistic
accommodations will better help the student access the
content on the assessment.
Student MUST participate in
CMAS ELA (PARCC) or DLM (with or
without accommodations)
Standard and Linguistic accommodations are available on
PARCC to provide access to content on the assessment.
Appropriate accommodations should be used.
July, 2015