English Language Learners and Their Academic and English Language Acquisition Progress: 2021-2022

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      Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 1450 NE Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33132. Tel: 305-995-1000; Fax: 305-995-7521; Web site: https://www3.dadeschools.net/home
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      N
    • Source:
      18
    • Education Level:
      Elementary Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      English Language Learners; English (Second Language); Language Usage; Language Proficiency; Second Language Instruction; Public Schools; State Standards; Student Characteristics; Elementary Secondary Education; Academic Achievement
    • Subject Terms:
      Florida
    • Abstract:
      When a student enrolls in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) for the first time, a Home Language Survey is completed by the student's parents/guardians. This survey inquires whether a student's first language was a language other than English, whether a student's primary language is a language other than English, and whether a language other than English is used at home. If at least one of the answers is Yes, the student is tested to determine his/her English proficiency. Based on the results of this assessment, the student is either classified as an English Language Learner (ELL) or deemed proficient in English. Depending on the English proficiency levels, ELL students are enrolled in specific ESOL courses tailored to meet students' language needs. English proficiency levels for ELL students in M-DCPS range from ESOL 1 (lowest) to ESOL 4 (highest). Students' English proficiency levels are reassessed annually, and the appropriate ESOL placement is determined based on the results of that testing. Currently, ACCESS for ELLs is used as the State-mandated English Language Proficiency test. ACCESS for ELLs stands for Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners. Once it is ascertained that a student has acquired English proficiency and satisfied the State requirements for exit from the ESOL program, the student exits the program and is re-classified as formerly ELL (ESOL level 5). In this report, the achievement of students in the ESOL program is disaggregated by grade and ESOL level. The academic achievement results of former ELL students disaggregated by the number of years since ESOL exit are included in this report. For comparison purposes, the performance of students who have never been classified as ELL is included in the report as well.
    • Abstract:
      ERIC
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      ED631124
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