All students must have a Home Language Survey completed in their permanent record.
Identification Process:
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If the Home Language Survey (HLS) indicates a language other than English, then testing must be initiated to determine English Proficiency.
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Students in PK-1 must be administered an oral language proficiency test (OLPT) - preLAS or LAS Links.
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Students in grades 2-12 must be administered an OLPT (LAS Links). Additionally, students must be administered the reading and language portions of an English achievement test from the State approved list.
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Test results are evaluated to determine if student is LEP (Limited English Proficient).
Language Proficiency Assessment Committee Responsibilities:
The LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) must meet within 4 weeks of the student’s ENROLLMENT and obtain all necessary documentation. The LPAC convenes to discuss the academic progress of the EB students served through the Bilingual/ESL program.
- The LPAC reviews all pertinent information on all EB students and designates:
o The language proficiency level
o The academic achievement
o The initial instructional placement
- Program placement is subject to parent approval. Approval/disapproval must be kept in the student’s permanent record folder.
- The LPAC classifies the students as EB.
- The LPAC recommends their exit from the Billingual/ESL program.
- Students in PK-1st grade may not be exited from the Bilingual/ESL program
- The LPAC may refer to students to the Special Education Program and must collaborate with the ARD committee when EB students are discussed.
- The LPAC should monitor EB students with parent denials.
- The LPAC should determine if students meet the exit criteria.
The District will provide a summer school program for EB students whenever there are at least 10 eligible participants.
The Bilingual/ESL program will be evaluated each year to ensure program effectiveness and improve student performance.
Contacts:
Assistant Superintendent and Director of Federal/State Programs Dr. Craig Wilcox 903-726-3306 x 747 cwilcox@newsummerfieldisd.net
Links:
Texas English Language Learners Portal