ELL Parents

ELL PARENTS

English Language Learners take an academic English language test every year. Test information helps teachers plan how best to teach your child. Test scores also help teachers know when your child can stop receiving English language support. You can use test information to advocate for your child at school. Talk with your child’s teachers about:

When you will receive test scores and how to track your child’s progress.
How you can support your child’s language learning at home.
How support changes as your child builds academic English language skills.

When students stop receiving English language support.

How does my district know who is an English Learner?
When a student enrolls in a new school, parents fill out the Home Language Survey (HLS) that asks what language the student speaks at home. Federal and state laws require school districts to test the English ability of students whose home language is not English.

In Utah, this is done with the WIDA Screener. So, the Home Language Survey identifies likely English learners, these students take the WIDA Screener and, if their scores indicate that they are not yet proficient enough in English, they are classified as an English learner. This is what entitles the student to extra support.

Watch our K-12 Family Webinar Series English | Spanish

Part 1: What does it mean to be an ELL? English| Spanish

Part: 2 How was my child identified as an ELL? English | Spanish

Part: 3 Will my child always be an ELL? English | Spanish

Resources for Families
There are many ways that you can help your child succeed every single day! These bilingual parent resources offer tips on helping your child learn to read, succeed in school, and learn a new language. They also provide information about the U.S. school system and share ideas on how to build a relationship with your child’s teacher and school.

In addition, you can find fun reading tips and games, bilingual booklists, ideas for using the public library, and videos of children’s authors, illustrators, and musicians. Resources are organized by topic.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups. The following persons have been designated as Title IX coordinators to handle inquires and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Dr. Mistalyn Leis, Human Resources Director (435) 781-3100. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, at (303) 844-5695.