English language learners

An individual who is acquiring the English language and has a non-English primary language


limited English proficiency

Used to describe an individual who has a native language other than English, such that it affects the individual's ability to learn in an English-speaking classroom


native language accommodations

A change in a test for an English language learner that involves providing support using a student's native language


universal design for assessment

The design of assessment programs that involves consideration of the needs of all participants