LAC 28:XI.7309. Proficiency Levels [Formerly LAC 28:CXI.2309]

A.1. ELPT performance levels are: a. level 1, beginning; b. level 2, early intermediate; c. level 3, intermediate; d. level 4, early advanced; and e. level 5, advanced. 2. The name of the performance levels align with ELPT. The definition of each level is also consistent with the definitions of ELPT. B. Performance Level Definitions 1. Level 1: Beginning—displays few grade-level English language skills and will benefit from EL program support. 2. Level 2: Early Intermediate—presents evidence of developing grade-level English language skills and will benefit from EL program support. 3. Level 3: Intermediate—applies some grade-level English language skills and will benefit from EL program support. 4. Level 4: Early Advanced—demonstrates English language skills required for engagement with grade-level academic content instruction at a level comparable to non-ELs. 5. Level 5: Advanced—exhibits superior English language skills, as measured by LEAP connect.