Memphis City Schools - ESL Terminology



Driver Education English as a Second Language Coordinated School Health Instructional Materials & Resources JROTC Library Services Literacy - Elementary Literacy - Secondary Music and Dance Orff Music Social Studies Staff Development Teacher Induction Visual Art & Theatre World Languages Educational Technology National Board Cert. School Support Forms PDSCC Paraprofessional Home Counseling & Guidance Administration Faculty Academy PLC Home Diversity Home C & I Podcast Video PD-New Podcast Directory Standards Community Resources Curriculum Guides Lesson Design Teacher Resource Center School Calendars Teacher Evaluation Forms Sub. Mgt. (SEMS) Login MCS Video Library PDMS Catalog PDMS Instructions (pdf) PDMS FAQ - Logging in issues 07-08 Admin PD Calendar Associate Superintendent Mission, Vision & Goals Staff Directory Find a District Office	English as a Second Language The Terminology MCS - Memphis City Schools ESL - English as a Second Language (sometimes used to refer to students from non-English language backgrounds) NELB - Non-English language background ELL - English Language Learners (formerly called LEP, changed in 1999) LEP - Limited English Proficient FEP - Fluent English Proficient Throughout this document, LEP and ELL are used interchangeably.	ESL Home Program Students Student Identification ESL Instruction Bilingual Instruction Guidance & Counseling Training for Parents and School Staff Special Instructional Material Communications Teachers GET IT - ESL Certification Project -NEW Terms

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