Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District

English Learners (EL)

In general terms, an English learner (EL) is a student who is in the process of acquiring English proficiency and has a first language other than English or in addition to English. The EL status remains with the student until s/he shows English proficiency enabling the student to:

• Listen, speak, read, and write in English
• Be successful in the classroom setting where there is language instruction
• Be able to actively participate in his/her classroom, school, community, and beyond

ADM provides EL services that follow all applicable state and federal laws. ADM’s K-12 ELL Lau Plan outlines the district’s approach to EL services. 

ADM ELL Lau Plan  Iowa Department of Education: English Learners