Common Words Used in the ELL Program

• ESL = English As a Second Language
• ELL = English Language Learners
• LEP = Limited English Proficient
• NCLB = No Child Left Behind
• BICs = Basic Interpersonal Communication
• CALPs = Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
• Academic English = School English
• Four Language Domains = Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking
• Receptive Language = Reading and Listening
• Expressive Language = Writing and Speaking
• Parent Questionnaire = Required Form for All New Students, Parents Fill It Out
• LOC-A = Required Form for All New ELL Students, One Teacher Fills It Out
• LOC-B = Required Form for All New ELL Students in Immersion Program, One Teacher Fills It Out
• IPT = the Test that is Given to Identify ELL Students
• ELP = English Language Proficiency
• Language Liaisons = ELL Support Person, One at Each School
• Sheltered English = Supports Provided As Students Learn the English Language and the School Subjects
• SIOP = Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (a specific program for Sheltered English)

Here is an attachment of a glossary of ELL terms from the web site www.ed.gov to give you more information on some of the words used in ELL programs throughout the country.