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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ESOL has nothing to do with the kids ability to speak English or even their speaking other languages. At registration you fill out Form SS/SE82 and even if the kid speaks no language other than English you are classified as ESOL.

If there is any language other than English spoken in the household (The exact question "Is there a language other than English spoken in the home?") you are classified ESOL.  The form is at: www.fcps.edu/it/forms/se82.pdf?

Its a racket to get federal tax dollars and is way overstated.  My father lives with us and he speaks Gaelic to the kids so we're ESOL.

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I don't know how it works in VA, but in DC and MD kids who are "flagged" on the questionnaire take a test on their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.  If those skills, in English, are weak, they qualify as ELL/ESL/ESOL.  Sometimes kids who are definitely English dominant, but have language issues (e.g. a language delay, or dyslexia) or have low skills for other reasons, will qualify for ELL, but if your child's skills are strong they won't.[/quote]

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