D096 Module 1

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.