ELL standards removed from content standards

The English language learner, or ELL, descriptors have been removed from the state content standards for math, reading, communication arts, science and social studies.

This was done based on recommendations from the recent federal review of the state’s standards and assessment system and the Title III Advisory Council.

It is expected that all students will become proficient in the English language and, thus, need to become proficient in the content areas based on the general content standards. Once the revised English Language Proficiency standards are developed, they will better serve this population of students and its teachers.