New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 32 - EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS - BILINGUAL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Part 3
Section 6.32.3.7 - DEFINITIONS

Universal Citation: 6.32.3.7 NM Admin Code 6.32.3.7

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. "Academic language" means the language used in academic content in formal schooling contexts, including specialized or technical language and discourse related to each content area.

B. "English language learner" means a student whose first or heritage language is not English and who is unable to read, write, speak or understand English at a level comparable to grade-level English proficient peers and native English speakers.

C. "Expressive language" means using language to express information, ideas or concepts in either oral, signed or written communication.

D. "Language other than English" is any language other than English, including world languages.

E. "Proficiency" means able to express oneself in a language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most social and academic situations.

F. "Receptive language" means processing language to comprehend information, ideas or concepts in either oral, signed or written communication.

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