Frequently Asked Questions

Questions
1)  Where can I find additional information regarding English as a Second Language?
2)  Who is identified as Limited English Proficient?
3)  What are policies for Testing students identified as Limited English Proficient?
4)  Which students are eligible to receive LEP accommodations on state mandated tests?
5)  What is the difference between LEP and ESL?
 
Answers
1)  Q Where can I find additional information regarding English as a Second Language?
A
Visit the link below for more information.

2)  Q Who is identified as Limited English Proficient?
A
Any student who through the Home Language Survey process identifies a primary home language other than English must be assessed with the WIDA ACCESS placement test (W-APT). Students remain identified as LEP until meeting the LEP identification exit criteria, also known as the Comprehensive Objective Composite (COC).
3)  Q What are policies for Testing students identified as Limited English Proficient?
A
Visit the link below for more information

4)  Q Which students are eligible to receive LEP accommodations on state mandated tests?
A

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/esl/faq/

The following information can be found at the above link:

  • Students identified as LEP and scoring below Level 5.0 Bridging on the reading subtest of the W-APT/ACCESS for ELLs, are eligible to receive state-approved LEP testing accommodations on all state tests other than the grade 10 writing assessment.
  • Students identified as LEP and scoring Level 5.0 Bridging or above on the reading subtest of the W-APT/ACCESS for ELLs or exit LEP identification, must participate in all state tests (other than the grade 10 writing assessment) without accommodations.
  • Students identified as LEP and scoring below Level 5.0 Bridging on the writing subtest of the W-APT/ACCESS for ELLs, are eligible to receive state-approved LEP testing accommodations on the grade 10 writing assessment.
  • Students identified as LEP and scoring Level 5.0 Bridging or above on the writing subtest of the W-APT/ACCESS for ELLs or exit LEP identification, must participate in the grade 10 writing assessment without accommodations.
  • Accommodations for those students scoring below 5.0 on the ACCESS for ELLs reading subtest and scoring below 5.0 on the writing subtest refer ONLY to students who remain identified as LEP, not students who have exited LEP identification.
5)  Q What is the difference between LEP and ESL?
A
A student whose English skills are "Limited" is described as an "LEP" student. English as a Second Language or ESL describes a language instruction program for students who speak a language other than English.