Special Services
English Language Learners
What is an English Learner?
*Between the ages of 3 and 21 *Enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary or secondary school *Not born in the United States or whose native language is a language other than English *Comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the individual’s level of English language proficiency; *Has difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language sufficiently so it denies the individual: --the ability to meet the state’s proficient level of achievement on state assessments --the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of instruction in English --the opportunity to participate fully in society.
Source: Federal Public Law 107-110, The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title IX, General Provisions, Part A Definitions, Section 9101(25)
Educational Learning Sites:
Starfall – Reading and Math Practice
Fun English Games – Reading and Math Practice
Spelling City – Spelling and Vocabulary Practice
Pumarosa – Learning Games
How are English Learners identified?
Students who meet the criteria of EL are identified through the Home Language Survey completed at the time of enrollment.
Once identified how does an EL student exit the program?
Once a student is identified as EL/LEP he or she cannot exit the program until achieving FEP (Full English Proficiency) on the ACCESS for ELs test. (Must earn a composite score of 5.0 and a literacy score of 4.5).
What happens when a student exits the program?
Once a student passes the ACCESS test he/she will be monitored for two years. The EL teacher will communicate with the student’s classroom teachers to check on the student’s academic progress. If needed, additional supports may be considered. Once a student exits the EL program accommodations on standardized tests can no longer be afforded.
2025 Woodward Public Schools Child Find Program
Locate, Identify, and Evaluate Children with Disabilities
Child Find is a search for all children with disabilities who are not receiving a free, appropriate, public education. This applies to children between the ages of 3 to 21 years of age, who have not yet graduated from high school. Woodward Public Schools offers full education opportunities for all students. A child with a disability means a child evaluated and determined eligible for special education and related services in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of Special Education in Oklahoma under the following categories:
Autism, Deaf/Blindness, Hearing Impairment/Deafness, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disabilities, Visual Impairment/Blindness, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other health Impairments, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury
Woodward Public School District is responsible for locating, evaluating, and identifying children with disabilities who live within the district boundaries. All children determined eligible through the evaluation group with a disability beginning at the age of 3, who are residents of the Woodward Public Schools District, have a right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as mandated by the IDEA Act of 2004. The specific special education related services for children ages 3-21 are determined per child by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.
Services for infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3) who are suspected of having disabilities are provided through the Sooner Start Early Intervention Program. If you suspect your infant or toddler has a disability, contact the Woodward Sooner Start region at 580-256-6416.
For individuals who are residents of the Woodward Public School District or attending a private school in the area and need information regarding an evaluation to determine eligibility for services, please contact:
Bana Bogdahn, Special Education Director, Woodward Public Schools
580-256-6063 Ext. 3355