This workshop will include an overview of New York State regulations related to the English Language Learner Identification process. Participants will unpack the ELL Identification Flowchart, Home Language Questionnaire, and Individual Interview process. Participants will also understand when and how to convene a Language Proficiency Team and how to screen for potential SIFE students (Students with Interrupted Formal Education).
Participants will review:
ELL identification regulations
The completion and processing of the HLQ
The role of the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) when potential ELLs are enrolling who already have an IEP or 504 plan
Screening for potential Students with Inconsistent/Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE)
Parent Orientation and Student Placement procedure
How and when to initiate and ELL Identification Review
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Rachael Wasilewski-Alcantara.