Redefining and Re-examining the Home Language Survey in the Context of Initial English Language Proficiency Results

Amidst California’s diverse multilingual educational landscape, the research project in this summary evaluates the effectiveness of the current Home Language Survey against a team’s newly proposed version. By analyzing the correlation between survey responses and initial English language proficiency assessments, the study aims to enhance the precision of identifying English learners, ensuring more accurate educational placements and reducing misclassifications that impact student success.