Students (potential ELs) who have an indication of a primary language other than English as determined by the Home Language Survey (enrollment card), must be assessed via a valid and reliable English language proficiency (ELP) screener that examines the domains of speaking, listening, reading and writing. a. In order to determine whether the student should be classified as EL, LEAs will implement the statewide screener starting with the 2018-2019 school year. Prior to the 2018-2019 school year, LEA’s may utilize a valid and reliable, locally selected ELP screener. The Woodcock Munoz is the screener that is used in Berkeley County and most all counties in West Virginia.
Students scoring proficient on the ELP screener do not meet the definition of EL in WV and should not be classified as EL. The student will not be eligible to participate in a language assistance program. Students who do not score proficient on the ELP screener should be formally classified as EL. The student will be eligible to participate in a language instruction educational program (LIEP)