…teach language skills to English language learners, or ELLs. The District Court granted that request, finding likely violations of Pennsylvania law and a provision of a federal statute we’ve never…

…was not born in the United States or has a native language other than English; (2) comes from environments where a language other than English is dominant; or (3) is…

(1) Ensure English Learners’ prompt enrollment in appropriate programming and reliable access to language assistance for LEP parents. English Learners should be identified through the completion of the Home Language…

…child is an English Language Learner (ELL student), a school will give your child a Home Language Survey to determine his ability level in his native language and in English….

…Teaching Credential” refers to the valid credential that a teacher providing English language development instruction (otherwise known in Pennsylvania as “English as a second language” or “ESL”) to ELs must…

…improving the English language proficiency of their English–language learners. Improving English language proficiency is a required indicator in every state’s school accountability system, which will help ensure that schools prioritize…

…both English and [mother’s native language], and allowing the Student to respond to questions in English, [mother’s native language], or both is the “language” that will yield the most accurate…

…in high school; 29 D. Programs for English–language learners “for the purpose of facilitating the student’s achievement of English proficiency and the academic standards”; 30 E. “Health, safety and physical…

…achieve English language proficiency must not exceed five years. We urge the Department to include in §200.13 a maximum timeline of five years for goals for reaching English proficiency. The…

…achieve English language proficiency must not exceed five years. We urge the Department to include in §200.13 a maximum timeline of five years for goals for reaching English proficiency. The…

…EArLy ChiLdhood LEArninG oPPortunitiEs For sPECiAL PoPuLAtions 6.1 English Language Learners If you or your child cannot speak English, you have rights as English language learners (ELLs). Q1: Who is…

…the act of reading text in one language out loud in another language. 4. The Student’s native language is [not English]. The Student has limited English proficiency. 5. The Guardian…

…student an English Language Learner? ___________________________________ • What language is spoken at home? ____________________________________ • How would describe your student’s English language ability level: (Circle one)  Advanced  Intermediate…

…were more than 1,500 students who are English Language Learners (“ELL”) receiving special education services in the District and 1,887 students with IEPs whose records indicated that their home language…

…regular classroom. 23 http://www.pattan.net/category/Legal/Forms/Browse/Single/?id=4db2885acd69f9c443330000&bor=ag=Preschool* *l=English 24 http://pattan.net-website.s3.amazonaws.com/files/materials/forms/ER-Ann060908.pdf 97 http://www.pattan.net/category/Legal/Forms/Browse/Single/?id=4db2885acd69f9c443330000&bor=ag=Preschool**l=English http://pattan.net-website.s3.amazonaws.com/files/materials/forms/ER-Ann060908.pdf http://drnpa.org/File/publications/the-right-to-early-intervention-for-infants-and-toddlers-and-their-families-in-pennsylvania-.pdf http://drnpa.org/File/publications/the-right-to-early-intervention-for-infants-and-toddlers-and-their-families-in-pennsylvania-.pdf http://www.pattan.net/category/Legal/Forms/Browse/Single/?id=4db2885acd69f9c443330000&bor=ag=Preschool**l=English http://www.pattan.net/category/Legal/Forms/Browse/Single/?id=4db2885acd69f9c443330000&bor=ag=Preschool**l=English http://pattan.net-website.s3.amazonaws.com/files/materials/forms/ER-Ann060908.pdf The most likely way for a preschooler with a disability to get a free appropriate…

…Pa. Code § 4.26; PDE Basic Education Circular “Educating Students With Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and English Language Learners (ELL),” available at http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_codes/7501/educating_students_with_limited_english_proficiency_%2 8lep%29_and_english_language_learners_%28ell%29/507356. 114 Ibid. 115 For information about…

English Language Learners (ELL), require public schools to provide language assistance, including translation and interpretation services, to EL parents and families to assure meaningful access to school programs, activities, and…

…language is other than English.” 34 C.F.R. § 300.322(e). Additionally, students suspected of having a disability must be evaluated “in the child’s native language or other mode of communication and…

…limited English proficiency. N.T., Aura Heisey, Aug. 22, 2016, 4:13 PM-5:45 PM, 10:1-14. For those students, they may take a daily English as a Second Language (“ESL”) class. Id. All…