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English Learner (EL)
A student whose first language is not English and who has limited proficiency in English.
Title III
Part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) providing support for English Learners to attain proficiency.
Home Language Survey
A questionnaire sent to parents to identify if their child is an English Learner.
Assessing Students
The process of identifying students as English Learners through testing and evaluation.
Age-appropriate Placement
Placing students in grades that are socially and emotionally suitable, not lower due to language learning.
Placement Tests
Tests that assess proficiency in language domains like speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Four language domains
The categories of language ability: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Parent Notification Requirement
Parents must be notified within 30 days if their child is identified as an EL.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
A U.S. law that aims to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students, including ELs.
Cultural Impact on Language Proficiency
The effect of a student’s language background on their English language development.
Key Principles of Teaching ELs
Universal guidelines for effectively teaching English Learners.
Monitoring Student Language Development
Regular assessment of an EL's progress in acquiring English.
Language Acquisition Theory
The study of how individuals learn languages.
Inappropriate Assessment Tools
Tests that do not accurately measure a student's abilities due to cultural or language biases.
Intervention Strategies
Methods used to help improve students' language skills.
Special Education Services
Support provided for students with disabilities to meet their educational needs.
Exceptionalities in English Learners
Special considerations for EL students who may also have disabilities.
Overidentification of ELs
Incorrectly identifying English Learners as needing special education services.
Appendix 2 of ELP Assessments
Details guidelines for administering proficiency tests for English Learners.
Professional Development for ELP Assessment
Training for educators to ensure proper assessment and identification of ELs.
Language Proficiency Tests
Assessments designed to evaluate student skills across different language domains.
Educational Rights for English Learners
Legal obligations to provide support and services to students identified as EL.
Community of Practice
Group of educators collaborating to enhance teaching practices for EL students.
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
A term referring to individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English.
Social and Emotional Suitability
The appropriateness of a student's grade placement based on their social and emotional development.
Identification for Special Education
The process of determining if an EL student requires special education services based on their abilities.
Instructional Practices for ELs
Teaching strategies tailored to meet the needs of English Learners.
Disability and Language Learning
Understanding the distinction between language acquisition struggles and true learning disabilities.
Equitable Education
The principle of providing fair access to educational resources for all students, including ELs.
Research-based Teaching Principles
Teaching methods grounded in research that support effective language instruction.
Language Learning Development
Processes involved in acquiring proficiency in a new language.
Communication with Parents
The importance of keeping parents informed about their child's EL status and progress.
Program Recommendations for ELs
Advisories given to parents about suitable educational programs for their child.
