ESL Bilingual Terminology - Jo Gusman

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ESL/Bilingual Terminology

ESL English as a Second Language
SLL Second Language Learner
ELD English Language Development
ELL English Language Learner
EL English Learner
ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages
LEP Limited English Proficient
NEP Non-English Proficient
NES Non-English Speaking

TESOL Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
TESL Teaching English as a Second Language

HLS Home Language Survey
L1, L2 First Language, Second Language
LM Language Minority
NOM National Origin Minority Student
AMAO Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives

SIOP Sheltered English Observational Protocol
SDAIE Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English
SEI Sheltered English Immersion
SI Sheltered Instruction
CALLA Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach
BE Bilingual Education
MEP Migrant Education Program
ABE Adult Bilingual Education

BICS Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
CALP Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency

IDEA Individual Developmental English Activities
OCR Office of Civil Rights

Biliteracy Multiculturalism Bilingualism