Language Proficiency and Academic Decisions

The video discusses the legal and educational considerations regarding student retention based on language proficiency. It emphasizes that retaining a student solely due to language barriers is illegal. Instead, retention should be based on academic performance, with careful evaluation of how language proficiency affects this performance. If language proficiency is the main issue, schools are responsible for providing adequate support to improve it. Students should be promoted even if their language skills are still developing.

Why is it illegal to retain a child based on their language proficiency?

• Because it violates the child's right to education

• Because it is not a valid measure of academic ability

• Because it is against school district policies

• Because it is unfair to non-native speakers

What must teachers consider when deciding to retain a child based on academic performance?

• The child's attendance record

• The child's language proficiency

• The child's social skills

• The child's behavior in class

If language proficiency is the dominant issue affecting academic performance, what should be done?

• The child should be retained

• The child should be given extra homework

• The child should be promoted

• The child should be transferred to another school

What is the school district's responsibility if a child's academic performance is affected by language proficiency?

• To provide additional language support

• To retain the child until they improve

• To involve the parents more

• To reduce the child's academic workload

What should happen to a child with elementary level language proficiency if they have been engaged in enough activities?

• They should be transferred to a language school

• They should be given a special exam

• They should be promoted

• They should be retained