Why early intervention matters: The keys to preventing and closing the achievement gap for English Learners.

The article discusses the spring 2019 California, U.S., Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) scores for grades 3 through 12 exemplify the power of reclassification for student proficiency. Topics include the data used for intervention drive instruction for teachers, as well as create a solid intervention/prevention program; and the percentage of all students who met or exceeded the standards in the English/language arts.