The purpose of the Band Exit Process is to provide an exit path for EL students who have demonstrated the level of English language proficiency necessary to ensure ongoing academic success without the continued provision of EL-specific services and supports.   

Note that LEA participation in the ELP Band Exit Process is not required and that individual student appeals may be submitted at local discretion in Accountability Reporting. 

 ELP Band Exit Process Guidance 

• ELP Band Exit Process for English Learners This webpage contains guidance, updated rubrics, and approved assessments for the ELP Band Exit. 

• OSDE webinar discussing student eligibility requirements and submission of an ELP Band Exit appeal.   Webinar | Slide Deck 

• ELP Band Exit Committee Guidance and Single Sign-On Instructions Guidance document outlining the processes and reporting requirements related to the successful submission of an ELP Band Exit appeal.  

• The qualifying score for the ACT suite of assessments is a Reading subtest score at or above the national 35th percentile. Official score reports will need to be uploaded as documentation.  

• The qualifying score for the SAT suite of assessments is an Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score at or above the national 35th percentile. Official score reports will need to be uploaded as documentation.  

• OSTP ELA scores are currently available in the Accountability Reporting application.
• Guidance for Alternate ACCESS ELP Band Exits will be coming soon.