English Language Learners

District ELL Teacher: Kelli Spurling

When a student enrolls in North Platte Public Schools, they must complete the online registration, which includes the Home Language Survey (HLS). If a parent selects any language other than English, on any of the three (3) HLS survey questions, then the student will be tested for E.L. Language proficiency using the ELPA Screener Test. If the student scores “Proficient”, he or she will not be placed in the E.L. program and will not receive E.L. services. If he/she does not score “Proficient”, the student will be enrolled in the E.L. program. Parents will be notified within 30 calendar days from the beginning of the year, or within 2 weeks of enrollment during the school year. According to Rule 15, Section 003, the parent/guardian has the right to refuse E.L. services, but will still be identified as LEP in our district database. The student will still participate in the annual ELPA21 Summative testing. The student will remain designated as LEP until Rule 15 exit requirements have been met.