This report summarizes and further develops ideas discussed at a national working session held in 2014 to examine issues and options associated with initially classifying English learners (ELs). It is the third in a series of guidance papers intended to support states in large-scale assessment consortia that are expected to move toward a common definition of English learner as part of their assessment grant requirements.
Authors: Cook, H. G. (WIDA), Linquanti, R.
Released January 2015