What is the purpose of the Home Language Survey?

The purpose of the Home Language Survey is primarily to determine which students may need language support services upon their enrollment in a school. This survey serves as a tool for educators to identify students who speak a language other than English at home and thus may require additional assistance in language acquisition and academic success. By collecting this information at the point of enrollment, schools can allocate resources and support more effectively to ensure that these students can thrive in an English-dominant educational environment.

While assessing students' overall academic skills, evaluating cultural backgrounds, and gathering information on family dynamics are important considerations in educational contexts, they do not specifically address the immediate academic needs related to language proficiency that the Home Language Survey aims to identify.