Stanford English Language Proficiency(SELP) |
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Each spring students identified as Limited English Proficient are assessed on the measure of language assessment selected by Virginia. This test is currently the SELP. The SELP is a language proficiency test that assesses each student in four language subtests:
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Who is Tested? q All students (K-12) identified as LEP, Levels 1-4, whether or not we serve them through an ESL program, must be given all four portions of the SELP test. q Additionally, the school division is required to give the reading and writing portions of the SELP to all K-12 students identified as Monitor Year 1 or Year 2. |
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The Virginia Department of Education has identified six proficiency levels. ESL teachers use the results of the spring testing together with a body of evidence determine the proficiency level of students. |
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Proficiency levels 1-4,
with 1 being the most limited, indicate the degree to which a
student has command of English as a foreign language. (See the
chart below.) Students who are determined to be functioning at
these levels are recommended to the ESL program. |
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| Level 1 |
Students have little or no skills in speaking, listening, reading, or writing English. Students need a lot of support from the ESL program. |
| Level 2 |
Students can communicate ideas and feelings, but with difficulty. They can understand parts of the teaching lesson and can follow simple directions. Reading and writing skills are just beginning. |
| Level 3 |
Students understand and speak English with some degree of hesitancy. Reading and writing are developing, but students are not at grade level. |
| Level 4 |
Students demonstrate nearly proficient English skills, but may require some assistance with academic work. |