Language Proficiency Checklist (pdf)

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:Classroom Behaviors Possibly Associated with Learning Disabilitiesand Second Language Acquisition (ELL Student)Learning Disabled StudentMay be quiet or withdrawnMay move about constantlyIs often tardy or absentMay have difficulty with peer relationshipsIs disorganizedIs easily distractedDisplays inconsistencies in behaviorSeems to misunderstand oral directionsVERBAL: FIRST LANGUAGE:May hesitate often when speaking (revisions andfalse starts due to processing problems)Has poor verbal expression for ageELL StudentMay be quiet or withdrawn during initial time in 2 ndlanguage class.May show a lot of movement when becomesfrustratedNot as much importance put on regular schoolattendance in many casesLittle difficulty with dominant language friendsDegree of organization depends on the child, not onthe languageMay appear distracted, but may be due to lack ofunderstandingMay display inconsistency in behavior when doesnot understand“Misunderstands” due to lack of experience with 2 ndlanguageVERBAL: SECOND LANGUAGE:May hesitate often when speaking in English(revisions and false starts due to lack of vocabulary)May have poor verbal expression in EnglishREADING: 2nd Grade or AboveFrequent substitutions for wordsLoses place, repeats wordsDoes not read fluentlyConfuses similar words and lettersUses fingers to follow alongDoes not usually read willinglyConfused by words with multiple meaningsFrequent substitutions for wordsMay lose place, repeat wordsDoes not read fluentlyConfuses similar words and lettersMay use fingers to follow alongMay not read willinglyConfused by words with multiple meaningsSource: Bilingual Handbook, Chula Vista Elementary School District