1. What does ESL stand for?
English as a Second Language; however, there are many acronyms associated with English Language Learners. Click on the above question to see the entire list.
ESL ACRONYMS
The following Acronyms are being introduced as they will be used throughout the course of this document. Further explanations and definitions will be included in the following pages.
- ELL - English Language Learner
- ESL - English as a Second Language
- HLS - Home Language Survey
- LEP - Limited English Proficient
- FLEP - Former Limited English Proficient
- NOM PHLOTE - National Origin Minority Primary Home Language Other Than English
- LSP (IELP) - Language Service Plan (Individualized English Learning Plan)
- BICS - Basic Interpersonal communication Skill
- CALP - Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
- SIOP - Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
- WIDA - World-class Instructional Design and Assessment
- W-APT - WIDA ACCESS Placement Test
- ACCESS - Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State
- AMAO - Annual Measurable Achievement Objective
- AYP - Adequate Yearly Progress
- APLA - Adequate Progress in Language Acquisition
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