Moving Toward a More Common Definition of English Learner

This CCSSO publication provides reclassification guidance on classroom tools. In this working session, participants agreed that EL reclassification policies and practices can and should be strengthened, made more coherent, and standardized within states in ways that enable local educators—those closest to EL students—to meaningfully participate in reclassification decision-making.

Authors: Linquanti, R., Cook, H.G. (WIDA), Bailey, A., MacDonald, R. (WIDA)

CCSSO Publication

Released January 2016