• Important Acronyms

     

    L1 - First Language

     

    L2 - Second Language

     

    ELL - English Language Learner

     

    NEP - Non-English Proficient

     

    LEP - Limited English Proficient

     

    FES - Fluent English Speaker

     

    ESL - English as a Second Language

     

    LM - Language Minority

     

    WIDA - World Class Instructional Design and Assessment

     

    W-APT - WIDA ACCESS Placement Test

     

    ACCESS - Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State

     

    BICS - Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills

     

    CALPS - Cognitive-Academic Language Proficiency Skills

     

    AMAO - Annual Measurable Achievement Objective

     

    OCR - Office of Civil Rights

     

    ELD - English Language Development