Appendix I

Identification Process for ELLs

SCREENING At ENROLLMENT, administer the Home Language Identification Survey (HLIS) to determine LAB-R eligibility

Home language is other than English or student's native language is other than English. Informal Student Interview in native language and English. If student does not speak any language other than English, then Home language is English or student's only language is English. STOP Student is NOT an ELL. Student enters general education program.

If student speaks language other than English and speaks little or no English, then

INITIAL ASSESSMENT Administer Language Assessment Battery-Revised (LAB-R)

Student scores below proficiency (i.e., beginning, intermediate or advanced level). Student is an ELL. (Administer Spanish LAB to Spanish-speaking ELL.)

Student scores at or above proficiency. STOP Student is not an ELL. Student enters general education program.

PROGRAM PLACEMENT Place student in bilingual/ESL program

Notes:
Student must be placed within 10 school days of enrollment. Bilingual classes are formed when there are 15 or more students on two contiguous grades for Grades K-8, and 20 on a grade for Grades 9-12. If there arent enough students to form a bilingual class, student can opt for another school in that district, or stay in the ESL program at that school. If the school does not have a bilingual program in the native language of the student, parents are to be informed of a school where such a program exists. If parents do not select a program, the student is automatically placed in a bilingual class, if it is available, or an ESL class. All ELLs must receive at least ESL classes.

Student is an ELL. Exercise Parental Option. Parent may opt for one of three educational programs: Transitional Bilingual Education Program Dual Language Program Freestanding ESL Program

4. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ANNUAL ASSESSMENT In Spring, administer the New York State English as a Second Language Test (NYSESLAT)

Student scores below proficiency (i.e., beginning, intermediate or advanced level). Student is ELL. CONTINUE SERVICES

Student scores at or above proficiency. Student is no longer an ELL. Student can enter general education program.