English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) by State

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The following table contains links to the each state's English language proficiency standards. The standards can be useful with planning curriculum, instruction and assessment of English language learners. Questions about a given state's policy should be addressed to the applicable state department of education.

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