English Learner Identification Process
For new to the district elementary students with a home/primary language other than English
Action
Person Responsible
1. Enrollment form indicates a language other than English first learned by student, used most often in the home or most frequently used by student
Enrollment secretary
2. Notification of ELL staff by email
Enrollment secretary
3. WIDA Screener administered: check file for screener score from previous district or other documentation of LEP status including proficiency
ELL teacher
4. If the score on the Screener is less than 6.0 on the grade level adjusted composite score, student should be identified as LEP
(Kindergarten second semester and 1st grade first semester, Listening & Speaking: less than 29, Reading: less than 11, Writing: less than 12)
ELL teacher
5. ELL teacher and parents notified of LEP status
(Mandatory NCLB parent notification within 10 school days, W-APT summary report placed in cum file)
ELL teacher
6. Principal and ELL teacher arrange for placement and Scheduling
Principal/ELL teacher
7. MARSS coordinator notified of student status change
ELL teacher
8. LEP designation is changed to LEP-YES in MARSS
MARSS coordinator
For new to the district secondary students with a home/primary language other than English
Action
Person Responsible
1. Enrollment form indicates a language other than English first learned by student, used most often in the home, or most frequently used by student
Enrollment secretary
2. Notification of ELL teacher
Enrollment secretary
3. Appointment for language assessment made with ELL teacher
Enrollment secretary
4. WIDA Screener assessment administered (check file for Screener score from previous district or other documentation of LEP status including proficiency)
ELL teacher
5. If the score on the Screener is less than 6.0 on the grade level adjusted composite score, student should be identified as LEP
ELL teacher
6. Counselor and ELL teacher arrange for placement and scheduling
Counselor and ELL teacher
7. Parents notified of LEP status (mandatory NCLB parent notification within 10 school days)
ELL teacher
8. MARSS coordinator notified of student status change
ELL teacher
9. LEP designation is changed to LEP-YES in MARSS
MARSS coordinator
Contact: Lauren Nelson
