Home Up Student Identification Student Language Assessment Student Placement and Services Program Alternatives Development & Implementation Student Evaluation

As an initial step in placement the ELL teacher and Guidance Counselor conduct a review of prior educational records.  If the student is achieving at grade level and / or has a score at or above the 35th percentile on the total reading section of a standardized test such as the TCAP, they are classified as FEP (fluent English proficient), English proficiency testing is not required and the student is placed on grade level in the mainstream program.  If educational records and testing indicate the student is not achieving on grade level, the ELL teacher and school administration will determine appropriate grade placement and remediation/intervention plans. A Cumulative Profile sheet on each student who is assessed with the IPT Test is placed in the permanent record and also a copy is kept with the ELL teacher.  Current and/or past grades, if applicable, will be considered in the placement process.  These services are offered as needed: Modification of regular classroom assignments and tests Pull out individual or small group tutoring by an ELL teacher Appropriate technology activities / other instructional activities Peer tutoring After-school and summer programs, if offered Parent involvement Other special programs / supplemental services which would be beneficial to the student Monitoring academic progress of LEP students Hickman County has a policy that ensures age appropriate grade level placement and prohibits retention based solely on lack of English language skills.