English Learner (EL) Program
The English Learner (EL) Program at North Platte Public Schools has changed over the past several years. Students are placed in the EL program upon completion of the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) screener, wherein their reading, writing, listening, and speaking are evaluated. If students are deemed EL, they will begin receiving services and support. Students exit the EL program by scoring a “Proficient” on the ELPA21 Summative, which Left Sidebar is administered annually to all EL students. Last year, 76% of EL students made growth on the ELPA summative.
Our numbers have grown and we currently have 75 EL students enrolled, and 45 monitor students, who are recently exited. These 120 students speak a mix of 13 different languages, with the most common being Spanish. We encourage EL families to enroll at an EL designated school, which includes Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Madison, and NPHS. EL students at these schools receive daily pullout and/or content area support, which helps students gain the skills and language needed to find success and meet state grade-level standards.
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