Language Usage Survey

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Language Usage Survey for Parents and Guardians 

Parents and Guardians: Ohio schools, in accordance with The Every Student Succeeds Act, request all families complete a language usage survey when they enroll their student in school. This information will help school staff understand your child’s language background and your family’s preferred language communications to best support your child’s learning.  The information is not used to identify immigration status.

Student Name: (First Name and Last Name) _________________________  
                                        
Student Date of Birth: (month/day/year) ___________________________

Communication Preferences

Indicate your language preference so an interpreter or translations may be provided at no cost.  
1. In what language(s) would your family prefer to communicate with the school?

Language Background

Information about your child’s language background is needed to identify whether students are screened for English learner status. 

2. What language did your child learn first?

3. What language does your child use the most at home?

4. What languages are used in your home?

Prior Education

Responses about your child’s birth country and previous education provide information about the knowledge and skills your child is bringing to school. 

5. In what country was your child born?

6. Has your child ever received formal education outside of the United States?
□Yes      
□No
If yes, how many years/months?
If yes, what was the language of instruction?

7. Has your child attended school in the United States?
□Yes
□No
If yes, when did your child first attend a school in the United States?
Month/Day /Year: ______/_____/_________

Additional Information

Share any information to better understand your child’s language experiences and background. 

Parent/Guardian First Name: _________________________

Parent/Guardian Last Name: _________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________

Today’s Date: (month/day/year) ____________

Thank you for providing the information above. Contact your school or district office if you have questions about this form or about services available at your child’s school. 
 

Last Modified: 8/21/2024 3:49:11 PM