- Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District
- About the NYSITELL and NYSESLAT Exams
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Understanding the NYSITELL and NYSESLAT Exams
In our commitment to supporting English language learners, Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District administers two key assessments: the NYSITELL and the NYSESLAT. These exams help us understand each student's English proficiency and ensure they receive the most appropriate level of support.
The NYSITELL (New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners) is given to new students whose primary language is not English. This exam measures their current abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, helping us determine the level of English Language Learner (ELL) support they need. You’ll receive an email with your child’s NYSITELL results within 24 hours of the district receiving the score from NYS.
The NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test) is an annual assessment taken each spring by all ENL students (except those at the Commanding level). It evaluates students' progress in English over the past year, covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Results for the NYSESLAT are typically released in late August. Within 2 to 3 days of receiving the scores, we send an email update to families with their child’s results. Starting in 2024, the official NYSESLAT Score Report is also available in your child’s "Backpack" on Infinite Campus for easy access.
For more information about these exams, including guides in 22 languages, please refer to the links above. We’re here to support you and your child on their language-learning journey!
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NYSITELL Assessment: Supporting Your Child’s Language Journey
The New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) is given to new students whose primary language is not English. This assessment helps us understand your child’s current level of English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Based on their score (Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, or Commanding), we’ll determine the appropriate level of English Language Learner (ELL) support to help them succeed.
The NYSITELL results allow us to tailor your child’s program to their strengths and areas of growth, ensuring they receive meaningful support. For additional information, New York State provides a guide to this assessment in 22 languages, which can be accessed by clicking on the link above. We've also provided direct links to the most common languages spoken by our ENL families here at POB below.
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NYSESLAT Exam: Measuring Progress in English Proficiency
Each spring, all ENL students (except those at the Commanding level) take the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). This exam assesses students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to measure their progress in English over the past year. The NYSESLAT results help us understand how best to support each student’s journey toward full language proficiency and prepare them for success in all areas of learning.
For more information, New York State provides a guide to this exam in 22 languages, which can be accessed by clicking on the link above. We’ve also included direct links to the most common languages spoken by our ENL families here at POB below.
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Parent Guide to Understanding the NYSESLAT Score Report
This document is intended to help families, students, educators, and the public to better understand the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT), and interpret the 2017 NYSESLAT Score Report for each English Language Learner (ELL) and Multilingual Learner (ML).
