White: ESOL Portfolio
Yellow: Parent An Equal Opportunity Agency
(Rev. 01 12 2021)
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MULTILINGUAL STUDENT EDUCATION SERVICES
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
PARENT’S RIGHTS LETTER
FLORIDA’S COMMITMENT TO ALL ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
All schools in Florida are committed to providing a quality educational program for all students. Public schools in
Florida must ensure that students whose heritage/home language is other than English have equal access to all
programs and services and are provided with comprehensible instruction. The following activities should take place
during this enrollment, assessment and placement process.
Home Language Survey: At the time of enrollment, all
students (parent/guardian) must respond to a home
language survey. This is done so that your child is placed in the most appropriate educational program to ensure
academic success and to comply with Florida State Law. (Section 233.058, 228.093, FS, Section I, 1990 LULAC et.
al .vs. State Board of Education Consent Decree, and Rules 6A-6.0901 and 6A-6.0902, F.A.C.)
Language Assessment: If the survey indicates that a language other than English is spoken at the home, the
student will be assessed to determine his/her level of English language proficiency and determine an appropriate
educational program. If you marked yes to more than one question on the Home Language Survey, your child
will be temporarily placed in an English Language Learner’s (ELL) Program pending language proficiency
testing.
Instructional Program Placement: Based on the language assessment results, students must be provided with
comprehensible instruction and be placed in an appropriate educational program. Each district will provide a range
of services based on the specific program implementation at the school.
Parent Notification: Parents must receive letters, notifications, and school information in a language they
understand, unless clearly not feasible, to ensure informed parent consent and meaningful access to the
educational program. As soon as the language proficiency test results are received, you will be notified as to
whether or not your child will remain in the ELL Program. Final student placement must be determined within 30
days of entry in school.
Parent Leadership Council: Each district must provide parent advisory meetings so parents have an opportunity to
participate in the educational program development process.
Exit Criteria: Students will exit ESOL services when they meet the established State exit criteria in English to
determine proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are assessed annually in English to
determine progress and/or readiness to be exited from the program.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Student Name: Student ID#: Date: Grade:
School: Date Entered US School: Original Entry Date:
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1. Language:
Does the student most frequently speak a language other than English?
No
Yes
What language? ______________
_
_
___________________
3. Language at Home:
Is a language other than English spoken at home?
No
Yes
What language? ___________________________________
2. Native Language:
Did the student have a first language other than English?
No
Yes
What language? ________________________________
4. Born outside United States - If NO enter N/A
_______________________________________________________
5. Previous Schools:
Name of School
City, State
Years Attended
Grade
Please choose grade level