Program Services

Assessment and Identification of English Learners

If any of the questions on the Home Language Survey indicate a language other than English, the student is assessed with a WIDA Screener to determine the student's level of English language proficiency per the Title III requirements. In the state of Oklahoma, proficiency is attained with an overall composite score of 4.8 on the Access tests. Students who score below this standard are identified as English Learners.

Reassessment, Monitoring and Exiting of English Language Learners

English Learners are reassessed each spring with the ACCESS for ELs assessment per Title III requirements. Students who have shown proficiency are identified as Former English Learners (FEL). FEL students are placed on monitor status for four full academic years. Students can be re-entered into the program if they show continuous struggles in their coursework.

Parent Notification

Parents will be notified of their student's ACCESS for ELs test score by the district as well as a recommendation for EL services that are most appropriate to meet their student's educational needs. Parents have the right to decline for their student to participate in EL services by completing a waiver form, which are available upon request Although parents can decline for their student to participate in EL services, students identified as English Learners cannot be waived from participating in the annual ACCESS for ELs assessment per Title III requirements.

Hispanic Family Liaison

Graciela Murray serves this district as our bilingual family liaison to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for providing information on programs/services available to students and families as well as school and/or District activities and procedures; referring families to other agencies; and fostering an an ongoing partnership between the home and school.