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English Language Learner Placement

English Language Learner Placement. WHITTIER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT “To Achieve and Maintain Excellence” Office of Federal & State Categorical Programs (562) 698-8121 Ext. 1060. Identification. English Learners are first identified by response to the home language survey.

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English Language Learner Placement

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  1. English Language Learner Placement WHITTIER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT “To Achieve and Maintain Excellence” Office of Federal & State Categorical Programs (562) 698-8121 Ext. 1060

  2. Identification • English Learners are first identified by response to the home language survey. • When enrolling in school, parents respond to four questions indicating if other languages are spoken by the student or in the home. • Students with languages other than English are tested with the CELDT.

  3. Identification Flow Chart

  4. Assessment • The California English Language Development Test (CELDT) determinesstudents fluency levels in the following subtests: • Reading • Writing • Listening • Speaking

  5. Assessment Results • Students scoring levels 1-4 are considered English Learners • Students are closely monitored • EL’s are given the CELDT every year in the fall for proper class placement

  6. Assessment Results (Cont.) • Students scoring level 5 (Advanced) on ALL subsections of the CELDT are considered Fluent and are properly evaluated: • Initial Examinees are labeled Fluent English Proficient (FEP) • Annual Examinees are then considered for Redesignation.

  7. EL Level 1-3 Placement • Placed in English Language Development (ELD) classes • Receive additional support in: • Math • Science • Social Science

  8. EL Level 4-5 Placement • Placed in General Program English classes. • May have additional support in: • Math • Science • Social Studies

  9. Redesignation Criteria • Students scoring level 4 or above (early advanced or advanced) on the CELDT may be redesignated from English Learner (EL) to Fluent English Proficient (FEP) if the following criteria is met: • A “C” or better in all core content courses (Math, Science, History, & English) • Score Basic or above on the English (ELA) portion of the California Standards Test (CST). • Score Early Advanced or above on the CELDT

  10. Monitoring Once a student has been redesignated he or she is monitored for 2 years (4 semesters). Support is provided as needed.

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