ESL - English as a Second Language, the program that offers English language support for students that are learning English
ELL - English Language Learner, a student who is learning English
EL - English Learner, a student who is learning English
LEP - Limited English Proficiency, a person not fluent in English
OLPT - Oral Language Proficiency Test
ITBS - Iowa Test of Basic Skills, assessment given to 1st graders at the end of the school year to determine exit eligibility. Also, each November, all FISD Second Grade students take ITBS with their classroom teacher or in a small group with the Language Coach.
TELPAS - Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System, the assessment that measures ELL's English proficiency levels, given in the spring
LAS Links/LAS - The assessment used to determine language proficiency levels, given to newly enrolled students to assess the need for ESL services.
STAAR - State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, exam given to students in grade 3 and above