• When should a student be assessed for the EL program?

    A student should be assessed for the EL program if parents indicate a language in addition to English on the Minnesota Language Survey:

    1. My students first learned

    2. My student speaks

    3. My student understands

    4. My student has consistent interaction in

    Students will be assessed in four domains; reading, writing, speaking and listening of academic English.

     

    Where are students assessed?

    Students who meet the criteria are assessed at the Family Welcome Center in the Coon Rapids Family Center Mall, 11224 Crooked Lake Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. The Family Welcome Center can be reached at 763-433-4680 during regular office hours (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday).

     

    What happens after students are assessed?

    Students receive an ineligible or eligible status. 

    Ineligible: If a student is not eligible for EL services based on his/her test scores, families will schedule a registration meeting with their child's school. The student will not receive English support from EL staff.

    Eligible: If a student is eligible for EL services based on his/her test scores, the test information is shared with the assigned school offering EL support. Families will also meet with their child's school.

      

    How do students leave the EL program?

    A student must show proficiency in English by: 

    • Meeting state and district criteria on the ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners) assessment.