Multilingual English Learner Services
Belief Statement about Multilingual English Learners
We believe all Multilingual English Learners can acquire English, achieve high academic success, and be college and career-ready. This is a shared responsibility of all educators. All levels of the education system have a role to play in ensuring access and achievement for our Multilingual English Learners. To carry out this mission, we emphasize the following principles:
- Social-emotional learning
- Assets-based and inclusive instruction
- Collaborative learning and communication
- Rigorous and rich instruction with scaffolds
- Comprehensive ELD tied to content
- Data-driven decisions and monitoring
- Parent-community engagement
- Supportive systems
What is a Multilingual English Learner?
A multilingual English Learner is a student who lives in a home where a language other than English is spoken and is still developing academic proficiency in English reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
How are Multilingual English Learners identified?
Upon enrollment in California public schools, parents/guardians must complete a Home Language Survey to identify the languages spoken at home. If a language other than English is specified, the student is tested for English proficiency using the Initial English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). Students who do not score Initial Fluent Proficient on the assessment are identified as Multilingual English Learners.
What is the goal?
The goal for all Multilingual English Learners is reclassification to fluent English proficiency. The District works collaboratively with parents to ensure all students meet reclassification criteria (EC Section 323(f))):
Reclassification Criteria
| Multiple Criteria | Grades | Minimum Requirement | |
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English Language Proficiency |
Summative English Language Proficiency for California (ELPAC) | K-6 | Overall Proficiency Level 4 |
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Teacher Evaluation |
Review of student's curriculum progress and mastery | K-6 | The teacher agrees the student is ready to be reclassified. (Student demonstrates appropriate English proficiency for full participation in an English-language curriculum) |
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Parent/Guardian Consultation |
Parent/Guardian Consultation | K-6 | Parent/Guardian opinion and consultation |
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Basic Skills Performance (Note: only one out of the three options is required) |
District Adopted Literacy Assessment | K-6 | Minimum expectation and above for grade level. |
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Local Measures |
K-6 | Minimum expectation and above for grade level. | |
| California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP - ELA) | 3-6 |
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Services and Programs Offered
Multilingual English Learners receive comprehensive English Language Development (ELD) that is standards-based and delivered daily in whole-group and small-group instruction. The focus is on both academic and language proficiency as students work toward reclassification.
- Dual Language Immersion
- Students become fluent in English and Spanish while developing cross-cultural understanding. Both native Spanish-speaking and English-speaking students can become second language models as they work towards becoming bilingual and biliterate.
- Structured English Immersion (SEI) - English Only Instruction
- All classroom instruction is provided in English, with curriculum and instruction designed for students who are learning English.
Multilingual English Learner Master Plan
Our Multilingual English Learner Master Plan is aligned with the California English Learner Roadmap and was developed in collaboration with teachers, administrators, staff, and parents. The Master Plan is a framework and guide for implementing services and support for our Multilingual English Learners.
English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC)
Each spring, the Summative English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) measures students' progress in English language proficiency. The four areas assessed in English are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Information from the Summative ELPAC is used to identify language support needed for students to work towards reclassification. All English learners in transitional kindergarten through twelfth grade will take the ELPAC each year, as required by federal and state law.
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Parents of English learners are highly encouraged to join their school's ELAC to learn more about how they can support and advocate for their child.
Contact Us
- Lalaine Perez, Executive Director, Ext. 181501
- Patricia Pimentel, Coordinator, Ext. 181523
- Nancy Rojas, Coordinator, Ext. 181525
- Olvia (Angie) Amador, District Biliteracy Resource Teacher, Ext. 181506
- Reina Galvez, District Biliteracy Resource Teacher, Ext. 181552