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means that schools will be labeled as Title I, III etc and be flagged as needs improvement. But they will also receive funding to support the learning.

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I have learned It is a process for both ELLs and bilingual teacher to adapt the ESSA requirements. However it looks like there is less resources for bilingual teachers to get trained and qulified to train ELLs.

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The ESSA and ESL Teacher Education | TESOL Blog

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The ESSA and ESL Teacher Education | TESOL Blog

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-lack of federal support for bilingual education
-limited provision for teachers' professional development & resource
-ESL certification is seen as "add-on"

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will change the way the that schools count the pass rates of ELLs. Instead of being tested with their English language peers, they will have a two year grace period wherein they will have time for growth. In the third year, they will be tested along with their peers.

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1. Every state will have a uniform way in identifying English language learners.
2. Districts do not have to count newcomers who can't speak English on standardized tests
3. Current ELs will be paired with former ELs
4. If one subgroup is failing it cannot be considered a successful school and will be flagged for improvement

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The article I read brought up some interesting changes to hold schools more accountable for the success of all students, not just students who traditionally do well on tests. The first is holding schools accountable for the success of subgroups within the school rather than how well the school does overall. If a school does well but a specific subgroup of students struggles, that school is held accountable for the struggles of that group rather than getting a pass for the other numbers that do well.

Sean Gunn

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ESSA will require more of schools than NCLB. Specifically, under NCLB funds were acquired under Title III which was ELL specific. Under ESSA, the schools will have to work under Title 1, which distributes funds more broadly. Title one means ELLs will get a higher profile and access to more funds than under NCLB.

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ESSA provides for the diverse ELL population and the complexity of acquiring a second language. States will be required to report academic progress of ELLs, long-term ELLs, and those with special needs

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New Federal Law Puts Spotlight on English Learners 

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New Federal Law Puts Spotlight on English Learners 

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The new provisions say "multilingual America" must do more to track and standardize criteria for designating students as ELLs and English proficient, as well as monitor students longer (for 4 years instead of 2).

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ESSA--No Specific Bilingual Support or ELL Training for Teachers

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ESSA--No Specific Bilingual Support or ELL Training for Teachers

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Two of the major gaps in the ESSA are that 1) it did not describe any specific structures for teacher training in ESL, and 2) it did not provide any federal support for bilingual education programs.

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the legislation allows states to exclude test results for newly arrived English learners. The legislation does NOT include specific proposals to increase the number of language specialists available.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of ESSA for ELLs

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Advantages and Disadvantages of ESSA for ELLs

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I learned that ESSA requires multiple measured to be used to assess ELLs, not just standardized tests. I also learned that there is more tracking and reporting of ELLs progress at all levels of language learning, even after exiting, which leads to more data and accountability and allows students to continue getting supports needed. There are also disadvantages to ESSA because there is not more funding or emphasis put on professional development so teachers can be trained in how to teach ELL students.

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I have learned that ESSA mandates districts to resolve resource inequalities in addition to evidence-based interventions in schools falling under the comprehensive category (the lowest 5% of Title I schools as an example), and if schools continue to underperform, more rigorous action needs to be taken.
In addition, i learned that states must set college and career ready standards

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Prohibits the US Secretary of Education from mandating accountability parameters and criteria

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The ESSA authorized using multiple measures for assessment instead of only standardized tests. This is an excellent step to mitigate the negatives of standardized testing.

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The ESSA rolled back federal reach into testing with the exception of ELL students. It keeps states accountable by demanding each school tracks the progress of ELL learners, and requires states to standardize criteria for designating ELL learners and reclassifying them.