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Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is a group of states that developed a system of assessments to align with the Common Core Standards in English language arts and literacy.

What is required and allowed for English Learners

• Math and Science are required by the Montana Office of Public Instruction regardless of a student’s English proficiency or date of enrollment.
• English Language Arts is generally required, but is not required for newcomers during the first calendar year since the date of entry into the United States.
• EL students are allowed all Universal Tools and some Designated Supports.
  • Designated supports are those features that are available for use by any student for whom the need has been indicated by an educator (or team of educators with parent/guardian and student).
  • OPI Guideline