Screening Process

The ESL Identification Process

1. Home Language Survey
   • Parents complete the survey when they register their child
   • This indicates if the student:
     • has a first language other than English
     • speaks a language other than English
     • lives in an environment where a language other than English is spoken
2. Family Interview
   • District staff inteviews the family for additional information
3. Screening
   • ESL teachers may:
     • look through permanent files for academic history
     • administer a language proficiency test (WIDA Screener)
     • contact the parents if their qualifies