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New Student Identification (Page 1 of 2)

Action Step

Person(s) Responsible

Due Date

Complete (or Obtain an Updated) Home Language Survey

A language other than English is indicated

Student Parents/Guardians

Upon Enrollment

LCS Office Verifies Eligibility

Student records are obtained from previous school (if any and if available)

LCS Office

Within 14 days

LCS Office Approves for Screening

ELD Teacher checks the “Not Yet Tested” tile in their ELD compliance dashboard in Ellevation and WIDA AMS Daily

LCS Office and ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Print Test Ticket from AMS

  • Pre-K, Kinder and students in grade 1 semester 1 do not need AMS tickets Pre-Kindergarten Screening Tool
  • AMS uploads happen weekly. Contact your partner if the student isn’t in AMS by the second week.

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Administer Assessment

Kinder and grades 1-3 WIDA Screener print materials can be ordered from LCS office ahead of time

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Enter Screener Score

Refer to training materials to score KInder and WIDA Screener. Enter scores and test date in Ellevation

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Scan and Upload

Scoring and response documents attached in Ellevation

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Update ML Status in Ellevation

“Multilingual Learner” or “Tested - Did Not Qualify”

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Update ML Designation “ML” or “Not ML”

  • For “Not ML” and “Tested -- Did Not Qualify” -- complete Parent Notification as final step

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Update Receiving ELD Services

“Yes, receives services” or “No, does not receive or refused services”

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Claim Student

Assign the ELD teacher in Ellevation

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

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New Student Identification (Page 2 of 2)

Action Step

Person(s) Responsible

Due Date

Enter ML Identification Date

Enter testing date for students identified as ML

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Add ML Services Create a service schedule for all multilingual learners, enter in Ellevation. Every ML must have Sheltered Instruction and at least one additional service. Exact dates and service times must be recorded for all designated and integrated ELD services.

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Generate and Print Parent Notification

All students assessed need a parent letter sent home, save a copy to student profile in Ellevation

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Add Modifications Select appropriate classroom supports (No more than 10 per student)

  • Mark “No classroom modifications necessary” for students who do not need modifications
  • Consult with IEP Team about dually identified ML on an IEP or 504

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Add Accommodations Select appropriate testing supports that are regularly used throughout the year.

  • All modifications and testing accommodations should mirror one another
  • Mark “Regular testing without accommodations” for students who do not need testing accom.
  • Consult with Special Education teacher about dually identified ML on an IEP or 504

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Assign Student Goals (does not apply to Pre-K MLs)

For MLs in Kinder (1st semester) assign only listening and speaking goals. For MLs in Kinder (2nd semester) and grades 1-12 assign listening, speaking, reading, and writing domain goals.

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Complete ACCESS Goal Setting Form with student and save a copy to student profile in Ellevation

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Hold ELAP Meeting

Every ML must have an ELAP finalized and signed

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days

Provide Services

Work with student to achieve English language development goals

ELD Teacher

Within 14 days