Language Instruction Services: WISEdata
Federal and State laws require schools to provide language instruction educational programs (LIEP) to English learners. The language instruction services (LIS) data element describes which language program or language services an English learner is receiving.
Language instruction services (LIS) data element is different than Language of Instruction. Refer to the Language of Instruction: Info, Help and FAQ webpage for more details.
For this data element, report all of the services a student is receiving for the current reporting period. A primary LIEP service must be indicated with a true/false indicator. The primary LIEP is the one in which a student spends the majority of their time.
LIEP Code Info
A list of the LIEP codes and a short description are listed below. Longer descriptions of each LIEP type can be found in the next section of this page (Points to Note, Long Description, and Use Cases). When choosing which LIEPs to implement, districts should refer to DPI’s LIEP Crosswalk. This webinar pertaining to the LIEP Crosswalk was hosted by Consultants supporting Multi-Lingual Learners.
Non-EL Students
This data element should NOT be reported for non-ELs (former ELs). LIEP data elements are incorporated into the WISEdata report, Student Language Instruction Program Association (SLIPA).
Bilingual and Dual Language Student
Bilingual and dual language instruction includes methods of study designed specifically for students whose native language is not English, delivered either in English or primarily in the native language of the students. However, bilingual and dual language programs may serve as world language programs for students enrolled in those programs who are not English Learners (non-ELs).
USES: Language instruction data will be used for disaggregated reporting and accountability purposes, including State Report Cards, ESSA Report Cards, and Title III.
Use the sections below to navigate to the different topics on this page:
- Bilingual Program Information
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BILINGUAL PROGRAMS
BI-AIHL American Indian Heritage Language Bilingual BI-DLDB Dual Language Education - Developmental Bilingual BI-DLTW Dual Language Education - Two-Way Bilingual BI-HL Heritage Language Bilingual BI-INTSPED Bilingual - Integrated SPED BI-NEW Newcomer Bilingual BI-TBEE Transitional Bilingual - Early Exit BI-TBLE Transitional Bilingual - Late Exit OTHER Other researched-based LIEP not described in the LIEP crosswalk Bilingual Program Points to Note, Long Description, and Use Cases
American Indian Heritage Language Bilingual: American Indian indigenous language and English, used to facilitate language, literacy, and/or academic content learning. Indigenous language is used for less than 50% of daily core instructional time. Language is being renewed/reclaimed in the community.
Dual Language Education - Developmental Bilingual: Minimum of 50% of daily core instruction in partner language. Language of instruction guided by the program's language-content-time allocation policy (90/10, 80/20, 50/50).
Dual Language Education - Two-Way Bilingual: Pre-K through grade 5, with program continuation into secondary school. Minimum of 50% of core instruction in partner language in grades PK-5. Language of instruction guided by the program's language-content-time allocation policy (90/10, 80/20, 50/50). High school dual language education programs include a minimum of two courses annually in the partner language.
Heritage Language Bilingual: Heritage language is used for less than 50% of daily core instructional time
Bilingual-Integrated SPED: ELs with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) could be served within all LIEP environments. This category is for ELs with significant cognitive disabilities.
Newcomer Bilingual: Newcomer programs are generally stand-alone learning environments designed to meet the socio-cultural, language, and academic needs of newly arrived immigrants. These programs prepare newcomers with readiness to transition to regular LIEPs.
Transitional Bilingual-Early Exit: Students’ home language is used, in addition to English, to teach academic content. As proficiency in English increases, instruction in the students’ home language decreases. Transition to all English is complete by mid-to-late elementary school, typically within 1-3 years.
Bilingual and Dual Language Programs:
Bilingual and dual language instruction includes methods of study designed specifically for students whose native language is not English, delivered either in English or primarily in the native language of the students.
However, bilingual and dual language programs may serve as world language programs for students enrolled in those programs who are not English Learners (non-ELs).
If there are students who are not ELs participating in bilingual or dual language programs, the world language codes listed above should be used for those students. For information on how to report EL students participating in bilingual and dual language programs, please see the Language Instruction Services page.
Non-ELs Enrolled in Dual Language Programs:
Do not report an LIEP or LIS for non-ELs enrolled in dual education programs.
- These students may be reported as World Language students. Refer to DPI's Programs data element page for more information about World Language programs.
- Transitional Bilingual-Late Exit: Students’ home language is used, in addition to English, to teach academic content. As proficiency in English increases, instruction in the students’ home language decreases. Transition to all English is complete by late elementary school, typically 4-6 years. The key difference from a developmental bilingual program is if the amount of instruction in the partner language falls below 50%.
- English as a Second Language Program Information
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ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAMS
CODE Short Description ESL-CB Content-Based ESL ESL-INT Integrated ESL ESL-INTSPED ESL- Integrated SPED ESL-NEW Newcomer ESL ESL-SA Stand Alone ESL/ELD ESL-SEI Structured English Immersion ESL-SI Sheltered ESL Instruction OTHER Other researched-based LIEP not described in the LIEP crosswalk ESL Program Points to Note, Long Description, and Use Cases
Content-Based ESL: Instruction in which content is used as the medium for building English Language skills, the primary focus remains on learning English.
Integrated ESL: Serving EL/ELP<5 (mainstream), EL/ELP<4 ( if, ELs Only).
Also known as Push-In or Co-teaching, this course is for English Language Development. It is facilitated when an EL educator or EL educator supported paraprofessional pushes into the general education setting. The EL teacher or paraprofessional may be supporting ELs during a mini-lesson or waiting for instruction to be complete before working in a small group with ELs. Content teachers may be supported in language proficiency development. Language(s) of Instruction will primarily be English, and ELs will be integrated with non-ELs.
ESL-Integrated SPED: ELs with IEPs should be served within all LIEP environments. This category is ELs with significant cognitive disabilities.
World Language Courses for EL Students:
There aren’t any WL codes that specifically should or shouldn’t be used for ELs, as the taking of World Language courses depends on the context in which an EL student is participating in the program. For example, if an EL is participating in a dual language bilingual program that provides them with instruction in their home language, then that program would be considered their LIEP and they should be reported as an EL rather than as a WL learner.
- ESL-Structured English Immersion: An approach for rapid English language development in a non-threatening setting to gradually release students into the mainstream setting.
- Newcomer ESL: Newcomer programs are generally stand-alone learning environments designed to meet the socio-cultural, language, and academic needs of newly arrived immigrants. These programs prepare newcomers with readiness to transition to regular LIEPs.
- Stand-Alone ESL/ELD: Special Instruction in English in which English Learners are served outside of the general classroom or enrolled in specialized ESL classes.
- Sheltered ESL Instruction: Instruction that includes both language and content simultaneously. Primary focus is on academic content learning with the acquisition of English being part of the instructional outcomes.This could include any,or a combination of the following: Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), or Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD).
- Missing Program Information
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MISSING LANGUAGE PROGRAMS or REASONS for NO LIEP CODE Short Description MISS No LIEP Available: ELs receive academic instruction in a mainstream classroom and have no contact with a licensed EL or bilingually certified educator or LIEP programs described above. Support structures for English Learners and staff serving ELs is not continuous nor evident in the district or school-wide plans. REF Caregiver Refusal: Caregiver opts out of LIEP services offered by the district for the current year. Students retain their EL status and the district remains obligated to take the affirmative steps and appropriate actions, required by federal law, to provide access to its educational programs. MISSING Language Program Courses / OTHER Reasons for No LIEP - Long Description and Use Cases
No LIEP Available (MISS): ELs receive academic instruction in the general classroom and have no contact with a licensed EL or bilingually certified educator or LIEP programs described above. Support structures for English Learners and staff serving ELs is not continuous nor evident in the district or school-wide plans.
Caregiver Refusal (REF): Caregiver opts out of LIEP services offered by the district for the current year. Students retain their EL status and the district remains obligated to take affirmative steps and appropriate actions, required by federal law, to provide access to its educational programs.
Other: Other researched-based LIEP not described in this crosswalk. Program must be described for review and approval in the End-of-Year Report as outlined in the state approved ESSA LEA Plan (item 17 in WISEgrants)
Additional Resources
Refer to the Language Instruction Data Reporting Help page as well as the LIEP Data Element Crosswalk for FAQs and use cases.
For more information on World Languages, refer to the World Language data element page (Coming Soon!)
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