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ACCESS for ELLs™

ACCESS for ELLs™ is a standards-based, criterion referenced English language proficiency test designed to measure English language learners’ social and academic proficiency in English. It assesses social and instructional English as well as the language associated with language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies within the school context across the four language domains. An English Language Proficiency test is required by federal law to be administered every year to students identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) or English Language Learners (ELLs).

In 2011-2012, CPS schools must assess ELL students’ English language proficiency with one of three different tiers (A, B, and C) of the ACCESS test. Criteria for determining which tier students should use may be found under "Administration Resources" below.

2011-2012 Testing dates

The ACCESS test window is referenced below:

Elementary Schools	Test Dates	Materials Must be Returned to MetriTech on or Before	Assessment Materials Delivered to Schools	Grade, Subject and Manner of Administration
Tracks E and R	January 9 - February 17	February 24	January 3	Kindergarten: Speaking (Individual) Grades 1-8: Reading, Listening & Writing (Group) Grades 1-8: Speaking (Individual)
High Schools	Test Dates	Materials Must be Returned to MetriTech on or Before	Assessment Materials Delivered to Schools	Grade, Subject and Manner of Administration
Tracks E and R	January 23 - February 24	March 2	January 3	Grades 9-12: Reading, Listening & Writing (Group) Grades 9-12: Speaking (Individual)

Administration Resources

2012 Testing Schedule
Memo from ISBE: 2012 Changes to ACCESS
FAQs
Overview Presentation
Memo to Schools: Preliminary ACCESS Test Rosters
Memo to Schools: ACCESS Implementation Guide and Plan
Memo to Schools: Testing Irregularity & FAQ
Guide: Implementation Plan and Substitute Coverage Guidelines
Implementation Plan (to be submitted via email by 12/23/11)
Testing Irregularity Form (to be submitted via fax by 2/24/12)
** 2012 Approved Substitute Days (by school)
** 2012 Testing Materials Tracking Information (by school)
2012 Trainings Schedule
Online Training Module: ACCESS for ELLs Certification
Native Language Codes
Creating ACCESS Student Rosters in CIM
Accessing Individual Students' ELL Profiles in SIM
Creating Rosters with Student State ID Numbers
2012 Tier Criteria
Student Reclassification Request (SRR) Form
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Assessment Administration Manual

Scoring/Reporting

Additional Resources