Requirements for Identification, Eligibility Programmatic and Annual Assessments of English Language Learners

Question 1

English Language Learner means

Answer 1

Limited English Proficient Student,” as defined in Section 1003.56, F.S.

Question 2

ELL means

Answer 2

English Language Learner.

Question 3

ESOL means

Answer 3

English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Question 4

Home or native language, when used with reference to a student of limited English proficiency, means

Answer 4

the language normally used by such students, or the language normally used by the parents of the student.

Question 5

ELL Committee means

Answer 5

a group composed of ESOL teachers and home language teachers, and an administrator or designee plus guidance counselors, social workers, school psychologists or other educators as appropriate for the situation.

Question 6

ELL student plan

Answer 6

plan means a written document which contains the student’s name, instruction by program, including programs other than the ESOL provided, amount of instructional time or the instructional schedule, the date the student’s limited English proficiency is identified, and assessment data used to classify or reclassify the student as an English Language Learner, date of exit and assessment data used to exit students as English proficient. The plan may be included in or attached to an existing student plan, individual educational plan, or may be a separate document for a given student or students, provided; however, if for “students,” an individual copy of the plan shall be maintained in each student’s file.

Question 7

Basic ESOL

Answer 7

means the teaching of English to students whose native language is other than English using the English language as the medium of instruction.

Question 8

In accordance with Section 1003.56(3)(d), F.S., basic subject areas means

Answer 8

instruction in reading, computer literacy, mathematics, science and social studies.

Question 9

Other subject areas means

Answer 9

instruction in courses other than basic ESOL and basic subject areas, such as music, physical education and vocational courses.

Question 10

Student supportive services means

Answer 10

services provided by guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, visiting teachers, occupational placement specialists, health service providers, school administrators, district level program coordinators, teachers as advisors, or parents.