North Kingstown outlines MLL testing, training and staffing plans after RIDE rule changes

Apr 1, 2026

District staff told the committee there are 74 active multilingual learners and that RIDE has updated ACCESS testing and administrator requirements; staff will require asynchronous MLL awareness training for all staff by 2026–27 and are considering further proficiency training and staffing to meet new requirements.

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District staff presented an update on multilingual learner (MLL) services and recent Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) changes at the March 31 school committee meeting.

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