NCClas is the alternative assesment for all state tests. 9 weeks test assessment can be used with NCClas students and the data can go in the portfolio, however in the past they have not been mandatory. The ESL teacher, the classroom teacher, and the assistant principal decided wether or not it would be appropriate and act accordingly. With classscapes the teacher may be able to modify the test to meet a lower reading level etc.

ESL students - LEP and FEP- are all required to make growth and fulfill grade levels requirements. If a child is below level you must do a PEP or start PSM. Remember that PSM level 1 is simply a parent conference where concerns are expressed and the family and school decide how to help the child. If the child is making good progress then stay at level 1. A child can be level 1 all year. If they aren't making progress then move up to level 2 and 3. The point of PSM is to determine the best methods for helping a child succeed - not to entitle (it can lead to entitlement, but this isn't the goal) Many of our ESL students are in the PSM process. Very few will be entitled, but it helps the parents and the classroom teachers to see what we are doing with the child and what they should be doing. It really is about every person who works with a student taking responsibility for each aspect of instruction.

Stephanie Blanton

ESL Teacher, NHCS

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Things to remember about the EOGs:

• score Intermediate High on IPT reading and you have to take the EOGs
• first year in US schools - exempt from Reading and Writing EOGs; NCCLAS for Math
• less than 24 months in US schools at time of test and IPT  reading score IL or below - NCCLAS for Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Math
• Less than 24 months in US schools at time of Writing test and IPT  writing score below Superior - NCCLAS or modifications (depends on student's abilities)
• to use modifications during the EOGs those mods have to be in place all year long in the classroom
• score Advanced or below on IPT and can have accomodations for EOGs
• If a student scored Advanced last year but Intermediate High this year, go with the most current IPT score when determining if modifications can be used.

NCCLAS Policy Information

www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/policies/tswd/ncclas

"Guidelines for Testing Students Identified as LEP"

www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/accountability/policyoperations/LEPGuidelines_Sept05.pdf