Students who have not yet achieved mastery in reading, writing, listening or speaking English but who are fluent in another language.
Term used primarily by the federal government for students who speak another language and know little or no English.
A now out-of-fashion term describing students who are not yet able to read, write, speak and understand English as well as their peers at the same grade level. The new, preferred term is English learners (EL).
Is when an individual's primary language is something other than English.
refers to students whose primary language is other than English; a student may be eligible for both bilingual and special education.
Students who speak a language other than English as their primary language and who have not yet reached proficiency levels on English mastery tests. (formerly English as a Second Language- ESL).
Refer to LEP for definition. See: Rights & Responsibilities; Interview Requirements; Notices & Letters
Limited English proficiency is a test of English language skills given to all LEP students to ascertain the student s readiness to take the state assessment tests in English. (PEN)
( LEP) Term used to describe students limited in their ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. ( learn more)
