Overview:
Here are the quick instructions for utilizing Template 019 Student Program Multilingual Learners Program.
Make sure to read the general reporting information for templates before proceeding. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in errors and/or data validation issues.
Before Beginning, Note:
All steps will be completed in Row 7, downwards.
Instructions:
1. Enter the EdOrgID.
This is the school corporation or LEA Id. See Chart below for more details.
EdOrgID: Public vs. Non-Public Schools | |
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Public | Non-Public |
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2. Enter the STN.
Note: Any STNs beginning with a zero will need the field or entire column to be formatted as TEXT to hold the nine digits being reported. Leading zeros will be dropped upon reopening the csv file.
3. For ProgramEdOrgID, enter in this number exactly: 1088000000
4. For MultilingualLearnersProgramTypeDescriptor, enter this phrase exactly (case and space-sensitive): Multilingual Learners
5. Select the ProgramName from the following options on the chart below.
Note: these program names are both space and case sensitive.
Multilingual Learners Program Name
Program Name | Details |
Content-based ELD | This approach makes use of instructional materials, learning tasks, and classroom techniques from academic content areas as the vehicle for developing language, content, cognitive and study skills. English is used as the medium of instruction. |
Dual Language/Immersion
| Bilingual program beginning in Kindergarten or 1st grade, where the goal is for students to develop language proficiency in two languages by receiving instruction in English and another language in a classroom that is usually composed of half primary-English speakers and half primary speakers of the other language. NOTE: This applies to both Multilingual Learners and native-English speaking students in Dual Language Immersion programs, either one or two way. |
EL-Parent Refusal | For families of ELs whom opt out of the formal EL program and refuse services. See the IDOE EL Guidebook section on Parent Refusal for more information. |
ESL | Program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed to teach ELs explicitly about the English language, including the academic vocabulary needed to access content instruction, and to develop their English language proficiency in all four language domains (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing). |
Heritage Language | Program that develops a student’s native language skills and literacy (i.e. Heritage Spanish for Spanish speakers; Heritage German for German speakers). |
Newcomer | Newcomer programs offer specialized services and classes designed to meet the academic and transitional needs of newly arrived immigrants, including acclimation to U.S. schools and the development of foundational skills in English. Newcomer programs are short-term, typically lasting no longer than one year, and prepare students to enter more traditional ELD programs and mainstream instruction. |
Regular Education-Non-EL | Program utilized for students who are not English learners. This can include: students who score proficient on the placement test; students who reach proficiency on the annual assessment and exit EL status; and English-speaking immigrant students. |
Sheltered Instruction-ELs only | Sheltered English Instruction is an instructional approach used to make academic instruction in English understandable to EL students. Sheltered instructional approaches assist EL students in developing grade-level content area knowledge, academic skills, and increased English proficiency. |
Structured Immersion | Structured English Immersion is a program designed to impart English language skills so that EL students can transition and succeed in an English-only mainstream classroom once proficient. All instruction in an immersion strategy program is in English, however teachers should have strong receptive skills in a student's native language. |
Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) | Program that maintains and develops skills in the primary language while introducing, maintaining, and developing skills in English. The primary purpose of a TBE program is to facilitate the ELs’ transition to an all-English instructional program, while the students receive academic subject instruction in the primary language to the extent necessary. |
Additional Multilingual Learner Program Associations
Program Name | Details |
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Foreign Exchange | Student participating in a Foreign Exchange program agreement. Student does not live in the US or a US territory with a F1 Visa. NOTE: Foreign Exchange program does not count the student for Multilingual certification. Foreign Exchange students also require one of the Multilingual program associations. |
Refugee | Student eligible and qualifies for Refugee School Impact (RSI) program. Information can be found here. NOTE: Refugee program does not count the student for Multilingual certification. Refugee students also require one of the Multilingual program associations. |
6. Enter the BeginDate.
This is usually the date the student starts their enrollment in the program, or first day of the school year.
Note: Spreadsheets will often auto-format dates. Be sure to format the cell to “TEXT”, then type the date [MM/DD/YYYY]
7. If necessary, enter the EndDate.
This may be if the student graduates or if student changes programs (i.e. ESL to Regular Education).
Schools DO NOT report end dates to the Multilingual Learner program when a student exits the school (transfers).
Note: Spreadsheets will often auto-format dates. Be sure to format the cell to “TEXT”, then type the date [MM/DD/YYYY]
8. If you entered an EndDate, you must provide a ReasonExitedDescriptor.
The available Code Values, along with their meaning, can be found on the chart below.
Reason Exited Descriptors
CodeValue | ShortDescription | Details |
99 | No longer qualifies | Report an accurate end date from one of the Multilingual Learner programs ONLY WHEN the student has one of the following: (Exit code will be 99=no longer qualifies)
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Remember: Templates must be saved as a CSV file (with cells formatted as TEXT) inside of a Compressed Zipped Folder, in order to process correctly.