English Learners

An EL is a student:

Who is aged 3-21;
Who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary or secondary school;
Who was not born in the United States OR whose native language is a language other than English; and
Where difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language may be sufficient to deny the individual:
- The ability in meeting the State’s proficient level of achievement on State assessments described in section 1111(b)(3)
- The ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of instruction is English; and
- The opportunity to participate fully in society.

Program funds must be used to:

upgrade program objectives and effective instructional strategies;
improve the instructional program for ELs by identifying, acquiring, and upgrading curricula, instructional materials, educational software, and assessment procedures;
provide tutorials and academic or vocational education for ELs;
develop and implement elementary school or secondary school language instruction educational programs that are coordinated with other relevant programs and services;
improve the English proficiency and academic achievement of ELs;
provide community participation programs, family literacy services, and parent outreach and training activities to ELs and their families;
assist parents in helping their children to improve their academic achievement and become active participants in the education of their children; and
improve the instruction of ELs by providing for the acquisition or development of educational technology or instructional materials and access to electronic networks for materials, training, and communication.

Lafayette County School District