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APPENDIX C: Definitions
ELD Student Folder
The ELD staff at the building of enrollment keeps this file. It contains a copy of the Language Use
Survey, district enrollment information, assessment data, monitoring records and placement or student
service data.
ELD Para-Educator
An ELD para-educator provides support services to the ELs. Para-educators must demonstrate English-
language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.
CA-60 File
This file is kept in the school office and is the official record of the student. It contains: birth certificate,
immunization records, standardized test scores, report cards, and other official documents including ELD
services.
EL (English Learner)
EL refers to a student whose primary or home language is not English, and encompasses both students
who are just beginning to learn English and those who have already developed considerable proficiency.
ACCESS
WIDA Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State (ACCESS) for ELLs is the
annual assessment that measures English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and
writing for ELs in Michigan.
W-APT
The WIDA- ACCESS Placement Test (W-APT) is a short version of the ACCESS used to measures English
language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing for ELs in Michigan for newly arrived
students in a school district.
English Language Development (ELD)
ELD instruction is used to teach English language components (grammar, vocabulary, and
pronunciation) and language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension) as well as
content areas.
Language Support (Sheltered Content) Class
A content class at the secondary level that is designed for ELs and is aligned with the general education
curriculum.
ELD Specialist
An ELD Specialist is required to be certified and have specific training in ESL instruction. The
ELD Specialist may provide English Language Development instruction or support services to
ELs, and may collaborate with classroom teachers. In some cases, the ELD Specialist will be
working on certification while in the position.
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