Who is eligible?
Any student who hears or speaks a language other than English at home and shows a need after taking the English Proficiency Test is eligible.
How much does the proficiency test cost?
It’s free!
How much does the program cost?
It’s free!
Does my child have to enter the ELL program if he/she does not do well on the English Proficiency Test?
Although it is recommended, your child does not have to participate in the program.
How do I get more information?
Contact the EL teacher for your school. (You can find it at the bottom of this page)
How do I sign my child up to be tested?
All families of kindergarten students and new students to the US will fill out the Language Usage Survey (LUS) noting your child's home language. Your student will then be assessed by an EL teacher.
When will my child take the English Proficiency Test?
The test will be given during the first month of school.
How often will my child receive services?
It will depend on your child’s grade and needs. Usually it is from 20-45 minutes 2 to 3 times a week.
What kind of services will my child receive?
The EL classes happen during the regular school day.
Sometimes the student is pulled out of the classroom for specific English instruction (grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, etc.).
Sometimes the EL teacher goes into the classroom to help with in-class assignments.
My child speaks English just fine with other children and adults. How would he/she benefit from this?
It takes 5-7 years to become fluent in a language (reading, writing, and academic vocabulary). Children with two languages (or more) are very fortunate. However, in the beginning, reading and writing skills may develop more slowly than an English only child. Support can be given as it is needed.