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Using Microsoft Access to homogeneously group English Language Learners for ESL instruction.

 Why group homogeneously? see Rationale

 Why use a database program? flexible

 Why Access? user friendly, small number of records, district program

How do we implement the program? see Structure

 How to make it happen:

1. Import or enter student names.
2. Choose assessment data
   1. a. Student files contain a number of academic measurements, bilingual students have a blue folder which houses a student's LEP level and LAS scores.
      b. Teacher designated levels (low numbers reduce interator error).
      
3. Calibrate assessment data
1. Equalizing score data.
4. Enter assessment data
1. LAS scores
2. RPTE scores
3. LEP level
4. Current year teacher’s assessment
5. Aprenda English Component scores
6. SAT 9 Vocabulary scores
5. Generate algorithms for composite scores.
1. BICS weighted or CALP weighted.
2. Missing scores
6. Use Access Queries to execute algorithms.
1. Enter the algorithm
2. Add criteria
7. Use Reports to organize findings.
1. By level