| Upper Arlington City School District |
| Administrative Guidelines |
2260F - LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM
The Limited English Proficiency Program "LEP" Program shall be an essential component of the District's educational program and shall use language instruction curricula that is tied to scientifically based research and designed to effectively meet the special and diverse needs of LEP students. The overall instruction and curriculum content of the LEP Program shall be based on State instructional objectives, goals, and proficiency standards.
Identification and Assessment
Each student enrolling in the District for the first time will be required to complete a Home Language Survey (see Form 2260F F1) in order to identify whether the student's primary or home language is other than English. Each completed survey will be included as a part of the permanent record of each student in the District. Each student who identifies that his/her primary or home language is other than English will be assessed in order to determine whether s/he is LEP and needs special language assistance in order to effectively participate in the District's educational program. Such assessment will be administered in accordance with the age and educational level of the student. Based on the assessment results, the District will determine whether the student is eligible to participate in the LEP Program.
Parental Notification and Consent
If a student is identified and assessed as LEP and determined to be eligible for services, the District will send written notice to the student's parent. Such notice shall be provided within thirty (30) days of the start of the school year or within two (2) weeks of assessment (if the student is not identified prior to the beginning of the school year) and include information regarding:
| A. | the LEP Program and the reasons for the student's identification and assessment; | |
| B. | the student's level of English proficiency; | |
| C. | the exit requirements for the program, expected rate of transition and expected rate of graduation; |
No student will be placed in the LEP Program without having received consent from the student's parents. Additionally, the student's parent(s) will be given the opportunity to participate and provide input into the student's program and will be regularly informed of the student's progress.
Placement and Services
Each student who is eligible to participate in the LEP Program will be placed in a setting that is appropriate for his/her age, grade level, and language and educational needs. The Board will ensure that each student is to be placed in a classroom with instructors who individually or in combination, are fluent/proficient in English, with respect to written, as well as oral communication skills.
In addition to placing a student in a setting that will help him/her learn English and attain State academic content and achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation, the Board will provide additional services (based on the needs of individual students) including, but not limited to:
| A. | a translator in the home language of the student; | |
| B. | individual language instruction; and | |
| C. | individual instruction in core academic subjects. |
Annual Evaluation
Each student shall be tested annually according to Ohio Department of Education rules.
Exit Procedures
Once a student has been placed in the LEP Program, s/he will be provided with services and evaluated on an annual basis until the student meets exit criteria as defined by the Ohio Department of Education.
Upon exit from the LEP Program, a student will be monitored for a period of up to two (2) years in order to determine whether s/he is achieving academically and continuing to achieve English language proficiency.