Language Assistance Program Update
September 15, 2017
The Home Language Survey - A Legally Binding Document
"The HLS is a legally binding document that should only ever be completed once during a child's Indiana academic career, upon their first enrollment in Indiana schools. To avoid duplicating administration of the HLS, it should not be included in the general registration packet, but only given to the those students who have confirmed that they are enrolling in an Indiana school for the first time. The HLS must be kept in the student's cumulative folder as part of the permanent record and, in case of transfer, should follow the student to the receiving school.
If a language other than English is indicated for any of the three questions, the English language proficiency screener (WIDA Screener or Kindergarten W-APT) must be administered to determine whether or not the student qualifies as an English learner."
Do you know the top five languages spoken by English learners in Indiana?
15 Research Based Practices to Increase ELL Achievement
Fact Sheet for Families and School Staff - Immigration Enforcement
https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/focus/safe-spaces-fact-sheet.pdf
College GO! Week
Also, advice on preparing ELs for college:
http://www.uft.org/teacher-teacher/preparing-esl-students-college