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English Learners
Identification/Initial Assessment and Placement
In Minnesota, an EL is defined as a learner who:
(a) First learned a language other than English, comes from a home where a language other than English is usually spoken, or does not use English as a primary language; and
(b) Lacks the necessary English skills to fully participate in classes taught in English.
Part (a) above is measured by a home language questionnaire (HLQ). The HLQ is given to every student entering the district for the first time, whether in kindergarten or a later grade, regardless of perceived native language.
Part (b) above is determined by developmentally appropriate measures and practices, which might include observations, teacher judgment, parent recommendations, and the IDEA Proficiency Test (IPT). (read more)
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