District/School Administration PK-16 Program Support
English Language Learners

Demographic and Program Data

1. Limited English Proficient Students in Massachusetts public schools by language groups

   	Overview of LEP Students by Language Group, March 2005
   	Limited English Proficient Students by Language Group, March 2005: This file is a printable file containing district level data of major language groups by district.
   	District and School Languages: This file contains district and school level data on LEP students and their primary language that may be used in a spreadsheet, database or statistical analysis software. (112 languages are included)

2. Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students and Program Types

   Under M.G.L. Chapter 71A, LEP students should be enrolled in a sheltered English immersion (SEI) or two-way bilingual program unless a parent has requested a waiver for bilingual education or requested that their child not receive an English language learner program (opted out). In March 2005, Massachusetts public school districts reported that 38,501 students were enrolled in SEI programs. 822 students were enrolled in two-way bilingual programs, 1,952 students were enrolled in transitional or other bilingual programs, 2,741 students were "opted out" of ELL programs, and 5,907 students were reported as not participating in an ELL program.¹

       Limited English Proficient (LEP) students by District and Program Type, March 2005

¹ Program type data elements are defined in the SIMS reporting manual

00   Not enrolled in an English language learner program

01   Sheltered English immersion - A full day of grade-level subject matter and English language instruction modified to be comprehensible to and permit participation by the LEP students in the classroom at their level of English language proficiency. All instruction and materials are in English.

02   Two-way bilingual - A bilingual program in which students develop language proficiency in two languages by receiving instruction in English and another language.

03   Other bilingual education - An instructional program, including transitional bilingual education, in which the native language of the LEP student is used to deliver some subject matter instruction. These programs must also provide for English language instruction. (for waivered students only)

04   LEP student whose parent/guardian has consented to opt out of all ELL programs offered in the district