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The English Learner/Multilingual Learner Parent Bills of Rights has been officially adopted by the state of Connecticut! 

For translated copies click below:
English Learner/Multilingual Learner Parent Bill of Rights
 

Identification Process
When you register your child/children for school you fill out a home language survey that asks the following three questions.

  • What is the primary language used in the home, regardless of the language spoken by the student?

  • What is the language most often spoken by the student?

  • What is the language the student first acquired?

If any question has an answer other than English we need to screen the student to see if they qualify as an English learner.  If they qualify they will receive EL Services during the regular school day..  

The Connecticut State Department of Education Identification Process for ELs/MLs-
Connecticut State Department of Education English Learner/Multilingual Learner Identification Process

 

CONNECTICUT SEAL OF BILITERACY

In Connecticut, students in high school, (grade 10 and above) can take a test to show their proficiency in their home language and/or a world language they have studied.  If the students pass a specific test  they can be awarded the Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diploma.

Seal of Biliteracy Guidelines
State Seal of Biliteracy

 

LEADING THE WAY IN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

The LAS Links Assessment is a state and federally mandated assessment that is given once a year in January and/or February to all of our current English learners.  Students are tested in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.  Scores are usually available in May.  

The Connecticut State Department of Education sets the criteria to exit English learner services.  The current exit criteria is listed below.
English Learners Exit Criteria
Parent Information on the LAS Links