Students whose first language is not English and who are in the process of learning English.

A student who speaks a language other than English at home and scores below a state designated level of proficiency in English upon entering the New York City public school system.

A student whose native language is not English and who is in the early stages of learning English while studying other subject areas of the school curriculum.

Students whose first language is not English and who are in the process of learning English.

An alternate term that is used to describe a limited English proficient (LEP) student, which focuses on the development of the English language, rather than viewing the native language as a deficit. Massachusetts law interchangeably uses the term English learner in place of ELL.  English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes (ELPBO): A docum [..]

English language learners are students whose first language is not English and who are in the process of learning English.

English language learners (ELLs) are students who come from non-English-speaking backgrounds and who usually need specialized instruction in English and in academic content (e.g., math, science, or social studies). They are also referred to as English learners (ELs), English as a second language (ESL) students and limited English proficient (LEP) s [..]

students in English language learning programs in the NYC public school system