Get Home Language Questionnaire (hlq) - Bville

Filling out the Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ) is essential for ensuring that your child receives the most suitable educational support. This guide will walk you through each section of the HLQ, providing clear instructions to help you complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the Home Language Questionnaire online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling in the student’s personal information. Include the first, middle, and last names, as well as the date of birth, which consists of the month, day, and year. Indicate the student’s gender by selecting the appropriate checkbox.
3. Provide your complete name as the parent or guardian along with additional required information regarding your relationship to the student.
4. In the Language Background section, check off all languages spoken in the student’s home. Specify if there are any other languages besides English used at home.
5. Indicate the first language your child learned and specify if it differs from English.
6. List the home language of each parent or guardian. It is important to accurately reflect this information.
7. For questions about your child’s language skills, select the appropriate languages your child understands, speaks, reads, and writes. If your child does not have any ability in a certain area, be sure to select ‘Does not Speak,’ ‘Does not Read,’ or ‘Does not Write’ as applicable.
8. Move to the Educational History section and indicate the total years enrolled in school, including how many of those years have been spent in United States schools.
9. Provide insights on any difficulties that may affect your child's language abilities. Choose from options provided and offer a description if necessary regarding the severity of these difficulties.
10. If your child has been referred for special education evaluation or has received special education services, fill in the relevant information regarding the type of services and age at which they were received.
11. Indicate whether your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and give any additional information that is important for the school to know, such as specific talents or health concerns.
12. Finally, indicate the preferred language for receiving information from the school and provide your signature along with the date. Be sure to include any necessary documentation or identification required in this last step.
13. After completing the form, save your changes, and choose whether to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your Home Language Questionnaire online today to ensure your child gets the best educational support!