Standardized Statewide Entrance and Exit Procedures for Iowa's English Learners, January 2022

(2022) Standardized Statewide Entrance and Exit Procedures for Iowa's English Learners, January 2022. Education, Department of

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Abstract

Iowa is responsible for identifying which of its students are English learners. This is critical to the success of these students. To ensure consistent identification of English Learners (ELs), reclassification of English learners, and the monitoring of Former English Learners (FELs), the Iowa Department of Education continues to implement standardized statewide entrance and exit procedures. The procedures were effective upon the implementation of the statewide ESSA plan. Iowa districts are expected to implement each step as each step is important to the entire standardized protocol. Iowa’s standardized entrance and exit procedures were developed in collaboration with representatives from several school districts, all area education agencies and other English learner professionals.