Conceptualizing Accessibility for English Learners and English Learners With Disabilities Taking English Language Proficiency Assessments: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here?

This white paper discusses English language proficiency assessments (ELPAs) and how to make them more accessible for ELs with disabilities. The paper discusses the accessibility measures currently available for ELs with disabilities; the challenges associated with ELPAs for ELs with disabilities; recommendations for practice; and research considerations. This is the second in a series of ETS papers related to improving ELPAs for ELs.