• If the Home Language Survey (HLS) indicates a language other than English, then testing must be initiated to determine English Proficiency.
• Students in PK-1 must be administered an oral language proficiency test (OLPT) - preLAS or LAS Links.
• 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.
• 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.

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