English Learner

Reclassification” is the process by which an English Learner is deemed to have acquired sufficient proficiency in English to succeed academically without English language development support. For all of the five instructional programs listed in this brochure, ELs are expected to reach minimum yearly benchmarks in English Language Arts and English Language Development so that they may reclassify within five full years of initial identification as an English Learner. Students are eligible for reclassification at the end of kindergarten. To reclassify, an English Learner must meet all the following criteria at the same time:

Criterion 1: English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) - Overall Summative ELPAC Performance Level 4.

Criterion 2: Performance in Basic Skills - Grades K-2 must achieve Benchmark or Above Benchmark scores in all DIBELS 8 assessed measures in the current school year. Grades 3-5 must achieve an Overall Approaching Grade Level Performance Level or higher in the District approved reading diagnostic (iReady) in the fall, winter, or spring administration of the current school year. Grades 3-5 can also meet this criterion by achieving a performance level of Standard Met or Standard Exceeded in the Smarter Balanced Assessment in English Language Arts (SBA ELA) within the last 12 months.

Criterion 3: Teacher Evaluation - Students must receive a composite mark of 3 or 4 in their English Language Arts (ELA) subject progress report.

Criterion 4: Parent Consultation - Parent/legal guardian opinion, consultation, and involvement during the reclassification process.

To complete the reclassification process, a Notification of Reclassification Letter must be signed by the parent and placed in the student’s cumulative record.