This guide is provided to assist districts and schools in providing appropriate accommodations for Colorado's English Learners (ELs). Work in the area of EL responsive accommodations is "new" and process oriented, that is, we are working to build Colorado's expertise and capacity in the area of EL responsive accommodations.

This guide is provided to assist districts and schools in providing appropriate accommodations for Colorado's English Learners (ELs) on statewide assessment. Work in the area of EL responsive accommodations is process oriented, there is a continual focus on building Colorado's expertise and capacity in the area of EL responsive accommodations.

During the legislative cycle of 2015, HB 15-1323 concerning assessments in public schools was passed. This law has impact on the administration and use of state assessments, accreditation ratings and school plan types, school readiness and educator effectiveness, among other requirements.