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2006 NYSESLAT Archive Information

• New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test: Update November 2006 NYSTESOL Teachers' Institute Presentation, Saratoga, NY PPT   HTML  PDF

• NYSESLAT 2006 Scale Scores Ranges for Determining English Proficiency  
  A student’s scale scores on both Listening & Speaking and Reading & Writing determine English proficiency level.    The NYSESLAT Scale Score Ranges Chart should be used to determine a student’s English Proficiency Level. PDF September 7, 2006

• 2006 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) Scores – In August, Regional Information Centers (RICs) across the State received 2006 NYSESLAT student scores and were authorized by the Department to release the scores for their students to each school district. The New York City Department of Education has also received a file with its 2006 NYSESLAT student scores, which is expected to be processed and ready for release by mid-September.
    
  The Department does not provide individual student score reports for the NYSESLAT. School district administrators and building principals who have not received their schools’ NYSESLAT 2006 data should contact their RIC. New York City school administrators who have not received their school’s 2006 NYSESLAT student scores by mid-September should contact the New York City Department of Education.

• LEP/ELL Student Statewide Assessment Policy/Title I Requirements:  In response to the U.S. Department of Education's recent findings that the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test can no longer be used for Title I accountability purposes, the Department has changed its policy on the assessment of LEP/ELL students beginning with the 2006-07 school year. PDF  HTML  August 4, 2006

• Parent Brochures This informational brochure describes NYSESLAT and how it measures the progress of English language learners.   From this brochure, parents will also learn what they can do to help their students meet the challenges of NYSESLAT. The brochures are available in English, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian and Spanish.  January 2006

• 2006 NYSESLAT Test Samplers and Teachers Directions The purpose of the Test Samplers is to prepare students for taking the New York State English as a Second Language Test (NYSESLAT), so they will be familiar with the types of questions that will appear on the test. There are five NYSESLAT Test Samplers with Directions for Administration for students in grades K-1, 2-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12. February 2006

• NYSESLAT Fall Field Testing: The Department and Harcourt Assessment, Inc. are preparing for the 2006 Fall Field Test administration of the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). Administration of this field test is required to ensure that all test items meet stringent qualifications for the operational test to be a valid and reliable measure of English language proficiency.  Selected schools have been sent an invitation letter.  Information regarding the modality and grade(s) assigned to your school can be found online at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/nyseslat/fallft06.htm 
  
  Questions regarding NYSESLAT field testing can be sent to the Harcourt Assessment's Customer Support Center at 1-800-763-2306.

• Questions and Answers for Scoring the 2006 NYSESLAT  HTML 5/30/06 updated June 12, 2006
  This FAQ will be updated on an as needed basis, please check daily for updates.  If your school has a question that is not on the FAQ, please contact Harcourt’s Customer Support Center (CSC) at 1-800-763-2306 or e-mail customersupportcenter@harcourt.com.

• 2006 NYSESLAT Teacher Evaluation Survey: Suggestions and feedback from teachers provide an important contribution to the test development process. The Department provides an online evaluation form for State assessments. It contains spaces for teachers to respond to several specific questions and to make suggestions.  http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/nyseslat/eval06.htm

• General Directions for Administering the NYSESLAT: Includes general directions for administering the NYSESLAT as well as the rubrics for scoring. April 13, 2006
                         http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/nyseslat/dfa06/home.htm

• NYSESLAT Speaking Score Sheets for Individual Administration Teachers can use the abbreviated rubrics on the score sheet while administering the speaking and then transfer the score to the bubble answer sheet.    PDF  April 7, 2006

• New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test: Present and Future, March 2006 NYSABE Teachers' Institute Presentation, Long Island, NY April 6, 2006   PPT  HTML

• Important NYSESLAT 2006 Testing Dates, March 28, 2006  PDF HTML

• NYSESLAT 2006 School Administrator's Manual
  This manual contains information of special interest to administrators. It provides directions for administering the NYSESLAT and reporting student scores to the Department. March 23, 2006  PDF

• Adjustment in Schedule for the Administration of the 2006 NYSESLAT The purpose of this memorandum is to advise you about adjustments in the shipping, administration and scoring windows for the 2006 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). March 20, 2006   PDF  HTML

• Ordering the 2006 NYSESLAT The Spring 2006 administration of the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) has been scheduled for April 24 to May 19, 2006. The NYSESLAT ordering window has been extended to Friday, March 10, 2006.

• 2006 NYSESLAT Turnkey Training Materials-includes turnkey training power point presentation, and training guides for scoring speaking and writing. February 2006

• NYSESLAT Update Memo: The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update on the various activities that are ongoing in support of the New York State English as a Second Language (NYSESLAT) testing program. October 2005 PDF  HTML

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