The District wants all students who are learning English to progress to full proficiency in the language. Students are screened for English proficiency in their schools either early in the school year or upon their arrival in the school and are determined to be an English learner (EL) if they need additional support. OSSE tracks the progress of our ELs by using an annual assessment called the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs (or just ACCESS) which tests students on listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.