Decision Making Flowchart for Use of Spanish Assessments
CMAS: Math, Science and Social Studies
NEP
LEP
FEP
Non-English Proficient
Limited-English Proficient
Fully English Proficient M1, M2 or Exited
FELL
Former English Language Learner
Has the student received instruction in Spanish in the content area
(math, science or social studies) within the last nine months?
Yes
Note: 5 years
does not include
Pre-School or
Kindergarten.
No
How long has the student had instruction in an
English Language Development program?
5 Years
or less
More than
5 years
Eligible for the Spanish
version of the assessment*
Districts must determine if the translated Spanish
version of the assessment is the best choice for
the student or if the English version with English
learner accommodations will better help the student access the content on the assessment.
* District assessment leadership should collaborate with EL staff
to evaluate student eligibility and appropriateness of using the
Spanish version of the assessment.
Student is not eligible for the Spanish version the assessment
Standard and English learner accommodations are available on
CMAS: Math, Science and Social Studies
2016- 2017