Do we still have to test new ELL students if they arrive at the end of the ACCESS testing window?
If a student arrives prior to the last week of the window, and is either from out of state or did not complete the ACCESS in their previous district, do what you can to get the test completed. If time does not allow for this, or it is within days of the end of the window, use the W-APT (WIDA ACCESS Placement Test) to determine an English proficiency level for the student as you would for a student arriving after the window closes. Note that this might vary by state, and please refer to your state department of Education for further guidance.
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