Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) Data Collection and Reporting

2010-11 and Beyond

Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) class includes a course of study designed specifically for students whose native language is not English, delivered either in English or primarily in the native language of the students. Additionally, a class may include a course of study delivered in English and the target language as part of a two-way immersion program to also qualify as Bilingual/ESL.

Bilingual/ESL	Code	Description/Comments
Bilingual	B	A course of study designed specifically for students whose native language is not English, and delivered primarily in the native language of the students.
English as a Second Language (ESL)	E	A course of study designed specifically for students whose native language is not English.
Two-Way Immersion	T	A course of study that is delivered in English and/or the target language as part of a two-way immersion program.
Not Applicable	NA	The course is not designed specifically for students whose native language is not English, nor is it part of a two-way immersion program.

USES: The bilingual/ESL indicator is needed to meet the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and address existing gaps in the state LDS data sets, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will build a new student level data collection and begin accumulating new data the first quarter of 2011 and beyond. The main objectives of this effort will be to address 2 key components referenced in ARRA and specified in the America COMPETES Act, the ability to match teachers with students and capture student-level transcript information, including courses completed.

Submit questions, comments and suggestions about the WSLS or ISES to the 24x7 DPI Online Helpdesk Application or call 800-507-5744

Last updated on 6/27/2011 12:41:23 PM