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Learn about our ELD program for English Language Learners, assessment levels, reclassification, and tips for parents to support their child's English proficiency. Get involved in ELAC meetings and elections for parent participation.
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Lloyde High SchoolEnglish Language Development Program(ELD) Presented by: Mr. Cesar Soto September 30, 2014
Why you are here? • Your student may be classified as an English Language Learner. • What English support we provide? • We want you to know how to help your student succeed! • We want you to get involved!
English Language Learners (ELL) • Classification • Home Language Survey • Ca. English Language Development Test (CELDT) • Placed into proper English class and support class if needed. • English Language Development Program (ELD): In US 1-5 years • Grade-level mainstream English class: 5+ years
Purpose of CELDT • Assess students who are English Learners • Determine their level of English Proficiency • Assess their progress toward acquiring English proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking • Levels: 1. Beginning 2. Early Intermediate 3. Intermediate 4. Early Advanced 5. Advanced
Reclassification • Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) • Basic or above on ELA portion of CST or passes the ELA portion of CAHSEE • Early Advanced or higher on Overall portion of CELDT • Intermediate or higher on individual CELDT subtest • AND 19+ on SOLOM Evaluation • AND parent consent
Helping your Student • Make sure your child attends school everyday. • Ask your child about school and ask to see homework • Encourage your child to read • Maintain good communication with your child’s teachers: Email and attend school events • Power School Parent Portal for grades
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) • Advice the principal and school staff on programs and services provided to the English Language Learners. • Advice the School Site Council on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement. • Assist with the school’s needs assessment • Assist with the school’s language census • Assist with the school’s efforts to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance • Assist in promoting and increasing parent involvement
Get Involved! ELAC Elections • Monday, September 30 • Chairperson • Vice-Chair • Secretary • District ELAC Representative (DELAC) • Please stay if you are interested in running for an ELAC position
ELAC Meetings • Last Tuesday of the month @ 6:00 pm • October 28 • November 18 • December 9* • January 27 • February 24 • March 18 • April 28 • May 26