Professional Language standard 2

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• English Language Learner

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a student that comes from a non-English speaking home and background.

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• English Language Proficiency

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Knowing how to speak English. being proficient in speaking English.

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• Language acquisition

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process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language.

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• Intellectual disability/cognitive impairment/mental retardation

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someone whose intellectual development lags significantly behind that of their age mates.

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• Learning disability

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disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language.

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• Handicapped

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physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.

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• At-risk

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students with higher probability of failing academically or dropping out of school.

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• Exceptional child

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show the potential of performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age,

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• Talented and Gifted (TAG, GATES)

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show an exceptional level of performance in one or more areas of expression,

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• Attention deficit

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likely to have problems staying on task and focusing on conversations or activities.