Exit Criteria and Procedures
Exiting the Multilingual Learner Program
The program guidelines shall include an evaluation process that includes objective exit criteria to indicate when students:
In order to exit from an ML program in the state of Washington, a student must meet the minimum exit criteria as outlined below.
- Have developed the required proficiency in using English to speak, listen, read, and write with comprehension
- Can enter and successfully participate in classrooms not tailored for Multilingual learners
- Can expect to graduate from high school
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Grade Level
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Proficiency Assessment
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Assessment & Scoring Administrator
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Exit Criteria Proficiency Scores (Overall Composite)
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|---|---|---|---|
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Kindergarten
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Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs
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Trained WIDA Test Administrator (must be completed annually)
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4.0
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1st grade
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ACCESS for ELLs Online
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Same as above
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4.0
|
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2nd - 12th grades
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ACCESS for ELLs Online
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Same as above
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4.7 or 4.3-4.6 with SmarterBalanced Assessment Language Arts level 3 or 4 (Grades 3-8 and 10-12) |
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K-12 grades |
Alternate ACCESS |
Same as above |
4.0 |
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The program exit date will be the last school day of the school year in which the student exited services. If a student transfers to Mukilteo School District from a non-WIDA state and is in monitor and/or exit status in that state, the monitor and/or exit status will be honored, and the student will continue with the monitor and/or exit status.
