Who is an EL student?

• Who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in elementary or secondary school
• Who was not born in the US or whose native language is a language other than English
• Who comes from an environment where a language other than English has had an impact on the individual's level of English proficiency.
• Whose difficulties in S,L,R & W in English affect their success in academic achievement and their ability to participate effectively in U.S. Society.
• No Child Left Behind Act, 2001