If we anticipate that a student will score above 4.5 overall composite proficiency level on the ACCESS score, and we initiate the completion of rubrics before the test scores are released, but then the student scores below 4.5, what happens?

You must decide which students are likely to reach a 4.5 on the ACCESS overall composite and have teachers complete rubrics before the scores are released at the end of May. Some students may not score a 4.5. In those cases, they are simply not eligible, and the rubrics should just be filed. Some students for whom rubrics were not completed prior to the score release may unexpectedly score above 4.5. In those cases, you may complete the rubrics after the scores are released.

This is covered in the policy document and in the reclassification training page on the ELD Portal.