- A. “Academic language” means the language used in academic content in formal schooling contexts, including specialized or technical language and discourse related to each content area.
- B. “English language learner” means a student whose first or heritage language is not English and who is unable to read, write, speak or understand English at a level comparable to grade-level English proficient peers and native English speakers.
- C. “Expressive language” means using language to express information, ideas or concepts in either oral, signed or written communication.
- D. “Language other than English” is any language other than English, including world languages. E. “Proficiency” means able to express oneself in a language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most social and academic situations.
- F. “Receptive language” means processing language to comprehend information, ideas or concepts in either oral, signed or written communication.
[6.32.3.7 NMAC - N, 09-15-15]