Transcript LPAC Training - Mansfield Independent School District

Secondary Campus
LPAC Training
Mansfield ISD
LPAC
stands for
Language
Proficiency
Assessment
Committee
Commonly Used Acronyms
Relating to ELL ~ Dual Language
ELL English Language Learner
LEP Limited English Proficient
CALP Cognitive Academic
Language Proficiency Level
LPAC Committee that determines
program placement and
monitors progress of all LEP students
Home Language Survey
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If any language other than English is listed
on the Home Language Survey, the student
must be tested for English language
proficiency.
CALP LEVELS
Oral English Language Proficiency is reported
using CALP levels as determined by the
Woodcock-Munoz Language Survey.
CALP = Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
(Rated from 1 – 6)
Level 1= negligible English language proficiency
Level 4 or above = orally fluent in English
LPAC Committee
Membership
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Administrator (principal or assistant principal only)
Parent of an ELL (cannot be MISD employee)
Certified Transitional Language Educator
(ESL-certified teacher)
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Committee may include classroom
teachers or counselors, as needed.
Policy on
Confidentiality
“In performing their duties, LPAC committee
members shall be acting for the district and
shall observe requirements regarding
confidentiality of information regarding
individual students and student records.”
Duties of
Language Proficiency
Assessment Committee
1. Determine LEP (Limited English
Proficiency) status within 4 weeks of
enrollment based on Home
Language Survey, the WoodcockMunoz Language Survey and
other norm-referenced scores.
Continued……..
Duties of
Language Proficiency
Assessment Committee
2. Recommend the appropriate
instructional placement for all
identified LEP students,
including those identified for
Special Education.
Continued……..
3. Facilitate the participation of LEP
students in other special programs
for which they are eligible.
4. Reclassify LEP students, including
denials, as English Proficient when
they meet criteria to exit ESL.
5. Monitor the academic progress of
each student who has exited
program within the past 2 years.
6. Ensure representation on the ARD
committee for each LEP student who
qualifies for special education
program services.
The MOST important document for all campus
personnel to know about is the:
Home Language Survey
When working with a cumulative folder,
if you notice anything other than
English/English is written on HLS,
there should be a green ELL folder
placed in cum folder. If not please make
a copy of HLS and place in Campus ESL
Lead Teacher’s box ASAP.
Please sign the LPAC
training verification form.
Thanks!!