Native Language

Data Collection and Reporting

2006-07 and Beyond

Native Language is the language or dialect first learned by an individual or first used by the Parent/Guardian with a child. This term is often referred to as primary language.

CHANGES: This field is required for 2006-07 ISES Count Date records if English Language Proficiency Code = 1 - 5 and Grade Level = KG-12. Beginning in 2008-09, this field is required for ISES Count Date records if either English Language Proficiency Code = 1 - 5 or Immigrant (Title III) = Y (regardless of Grade Level).

CODES: Language codes are provided on another page. Use 'X' for Parentally Placed Private students to indicate Data Not Required.

USES: Native language is used to meet the requirements of 115.96(1), Wis. Stats (Annual Count of Limited English Proficient Students). Other data elements required by law for this Count are already included in WSLS/ISES and include English language prociency, grade level placement, and age. Native language is also required in the Pre-ID roster file for the DPI-approved English language proficiency test (i.e. ACCESS for ELLs).

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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT NATIVE LANGUAGE:

1. The definition of Native Language is the one provided in the NCES Student Data Handbook
2. Note that American Sign Language is on the native language code list and may be the language first learned by a child or first used by the Parent/Guardian with a child. This fact has implications on their child's ability to demonstrate English language proficiency in the same ways that other native languages do. Students may be American Sign Language proficient but not fully English proficient.

SEE ALSO:
EDEN Requirements (See Attachments B-3 and B-5)

Submit questions about language codes to Tolu Sanabria.

Submit questions about ACCESS Pre-ID files to oealistl@DPI.listserv.wi.gov.

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Last updated on 10/2/2009 9:25:47 AM