English Language Learners

As a result of an on site file review conducted by the Kansas State Department of Education in the spring of 2018, USD 500 was flagged for inaccurately reporting whether a student is an English Language Learner. Data reported on the IEP did not match district data reported in the student information system (Infinite Campus).

Our guidance is that if a student has an "EL Student" flag in Infinite Campus then the team needs to mark "yes" on the IEP. After marking yes, the IEP team needs to document how service providers are communicating with and meeting the language needs of the student as related to the IEP. Some examples could be visual supports, signs and gestures etc. The IEP team can also state specific strategies.

If there is no "EL Student" flag, the team must mark "no".