Labels for People
MLL
Multilingual Learner
Also Emergent Bilingual
ESL
English as a Second Language
Also ENL
L1 / L2
First language / Second Language
ELL
English Language Learner
WIDA
World Class Instruction Design & Assessment
LOTE
Languages other than English
LTEL
Long Term English Learner
Also Experienced Multilingual Learner
DLI
Dual Language Immersion
BICS/CALP
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills/
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
LEP
Limited English Proficient
ELD
English Language Development
HLS
Home Language Survey
SLIFE
Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education
SIOP
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
ACCESS
Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State (Annual Proficiency Test in Schools)