Indicators of this eligibility include performance on the Illinois Goal Assessment Program tests, teacher evaluation of student performance, and performance on locally developed and achievement tests. Based on the students' performance on the above assessments, students are placed in one of four levels. When necessary, students are given age-appropriate native language proficiency assessment to monitor their performance and assess their conceptual development in the content areas. Also used is the Woodcock-Johnson Language Proficiency. Students who score at or above the 50th percentile are eligible to exit the program.
Parental involvement is encouraged.