New enrollee to LAUSD

Figure 1. Initial Identification Flow Chart

Home Language Survey

No primary
language other
than English

English Only

Primary language other than English

or reasonable doubt regarding
accuracy of HLS responses

Parent receives EL program

information and selects initial
Master Plan placement

Assess English proficiency using CELDT

within 30 calendar days at the beginning
of school year, or within 2 weeks if
student enrolls during school year

Grades
K-1
2 - 12

Score/s
Overall 1 3
Overall 1 3 or
Overall 4 5 with any
skill area of 1 or 2

Mainstream
English
Program

Grades
K-1
2 - 12

Score/s
Overall 4 5
Overall score of
4 5 with all
skill areas at 3+

32 selected
languages

Spanish

BINL

English Learner (EL)

Informal
Assessment

Reading and writing assessment

LAS Links Espaol

Parent receives notification letter with test

results, confirmation of program placement, and
program components and exit requirements
within 30 calendar days, or within 2 weeks if
student enrolls during school year

Other
languages

Oral assessment

preLAS 2000 Espaol

LAS Links Espaol

Assess primary language proficiency if

parent has requested an alternative
program or if teacher or IEP team
requests the assessment.

IFEP

Informal
Assessment

Informal
Assessment