La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § XI-7309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XI-7309 - Proficiency Levels [Formerly LAC 28:CXI.2309]

A.

1. ELPT performance levels are:

a. level 1, beginning;

b. level 2, early intermediate;

c. level 3, intermediate;

d. level 4, early advanced; and

e. level 5, advanced.

2. The name of the performance levels align with ELPT. The definition of each level is also consistent with the definitions of ELPT.

B. Performance Level Definitions

1.Level 1: Beginning-displays few grade-level English language skills and will benefit from EL program support.

2.Level 2: Early Intermediate-presents evidence of developing grade-level English language skills and will benefit from EL program support.

3.Level 3: Intermediate-applies some grade-level English language skills and will benefit from EL program support.

4.Level 4: Early Advanced-demonstrates English language skills required for engagement with grade-level academic content instruction at a level comparable to non-ELs.

5.Level 5: Advanced-exhibits superior English language skills, as measured by LEAP Connect.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § XI-7309

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 33:259 (February 2007), Amended by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 44474 (3/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 20 USCS, Section 6311