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Saratoga Union School District
English Learner ProgramsDELAC Presentation
Sept. 1, 2020
To access Mandarin version, click here.
SUSD EL Team
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Moira BarkerAssistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Eveonne LockhartELD and Leadership Teacher at Redwood Middle School
Laurie BrandtELD Teacher, Reading Specialist, Saratoga Elementary
Julie PaoliniELD Teacher/Reading Teacher, Foothill Elementary
Megan QueenELD Teacher/Reading Teacher, Argonaut Elementary
Elementary ELD AidesChristine Massie at Saratoga, Mariann Smith at Foothill, and
TBD at ArgonautMaggie Chen
Mandarin TranslatorKerri Spirakis
District Office English Language Support
Agenda
1. Introductions
2. What is DELAC?
3. English Learner Identification and Reclassification
4. ELPAC: California's English Language Assessment
5. English Learner Programs and Services at Saratoga Union
School District
6. Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (new LCAP)
7. Parent Input
8. Parent Involvement Opportunities
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What is DELAC?
Requirement:
California public school districts with 51 or more English learners must form a District-level English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC).
Responsibilities:
The committee will advise the board on programs and services for English learners, including:
• District-wide English learner needs• District programs, goals, and objectives• District reclassification procedures
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California Framework
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California adopted a framework in 2014 that integrates the English Language Arts (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and English Language Development (ELD) standards.
● Language and culture are seen as valued assets● Same high expectations for English Learners● Focused on building both content knowledge and language
in all disciplines● Integrating types of communication (speaking, listening,
reading, writing)● Shared responsibility among all staff members
ELD Standards
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California adopted English Language Development (ELD) standards in 2012.
English Language Proficiency Assessment for California
ELPACThe ELPAC is a test for all students who may be
learning English:
• Initial ELPAC - the first test to determine if students
are English learners and need support services in
school
• Summative ELPAC - given in spring to all English
learners to monitor their progress • 2020-2021 Changes 7
English Learner Identification ProcessHome Language Survey
Language Testing (Initial ELPAC)
Score determines student’s language proficiency:
English Learner (EL) or Initially Fluent (IFEP)
English Learners Receive ELD Support
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ReclassificationThese criteria are used to determine if a studentshould be reclassified (exited from the English learner program):1. Assessment of English language proficiency, using the state
test of English language development (the Summative ELPAC
score of 4 overall); and
2. Teacher evaluation, including, but not limited to, a review of
the student's curriculum mastery; and
3. Parent opinion and consultation; and
4. Performance in basic skills comparable to performance in
basic skills of English proficient students of the same age
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Updated Reclassification CriteriaReclassification (RFEP) Worksheet
Summative ELPAC - Reclassification will require ELPAC
Performance Level Descriptor at Level 4 (ELD Proficiency Level of
Bridging).
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Bridging: Students at this level continue to learn and apply a range of high level English language skills in a wide variety of contexts, including comprehension and production of highly technical texts. The “bridge” alluded to is the transition to full engagement in grade-level academic tasks and activities in a variety of content areas without the need for specialized ELD instruction.
English Language Proficiency Assessments for California
ELPAC
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Presentation: Guide to Understanding the ELPAC
Parent Handouts (in 7 languages)
SUSD English Learner Program Goals
• Goal #1: Learn English as quickly as
possible
• Goal #2: Reach the same academic
standards as all students
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ELD Instruction: Two Types
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Integrated ELDLearning Content with Language Support
Designated ELDLearning English
Who Teachers with ELs in their classrooms; ELD teachers and supervised
aides
What Focus is on the CA Common
Core or other content standards
ELD Standards are used in
tandem to focus language
instruction
Focus is on the CA ELD Standards in
order to develop critical language
ELs need for content learning in
English
When Throughout the day across the
disciplines
Protected time during the regular
school day
Where All classrooms with ELs All elementary classrooms with ELs;
pull-out service
SUSD Kindergarten ELD ProgramWithin the classroom throughout the school day:
• Supports all students’ English language skills
using techniques such as:
• Stories, songs, and poetry
• Small and whole group instruction and
discussions
• Vocabulary development in all content areas
• Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop
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SUSD ELD Programs in grades 1-8
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Classroom Teachers ELD Teachers and Supervised Aides
● CLAD/EL certification
● Support ELs in all classes to
ensure they continue to
strengthen their English
language skills as they learn
core academic content
● Designated and Integrated
ELD
● Coordinate with ELD Teachers
and aides
● Provide Designated ELD to
develop the English language
skills students need to learn
content in English
● Push-in and/or Pull-out
support
● Coordinate with classroom
teachers
Redwood Middle School students
are offered a 1-period ELD class.
Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
Distance Learning Program Fall
● Schedules more similar to in-person● Combination of
Synchronous/Asynchronous with small groups
● Grading vs. P/NP● Designated ELD ● Integrated ELD with classroom aides● Chromebooks for all students● Hotspots if needed● CASSY Counselors● Professional Development for teachers- Zoom, Google Meet, Google
Classroom, Videotape self, small groups
Distance Learning & COVID-19 Resources:
Tutorials
● How to Login● Student Settings● DL Best Practices● Google Classroom Basics for Parents● Google Meet Basics for Parents● Zoom Basics for Parents● SeeSaw for TK-5 Parents● Parent Square Overview for Parents● All Things Google - Helpful Links
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Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
Pupil Learning Loss
● Assessments to measure baseline and growth (initial ELPAC, LLI, DRA, ESGI, and math placement Zearn)
● Intervention/ELD teachers at each site
● RMS - 1 period for ELD/ELA and A period for math
● Small group
Mental Health & Social-emotional Well-Being
● Content Expert● CASEL’s 3 Signature Practices- Welcoming/Inclusion Activities- Engaging Strategies, Brain
Breaks, and Transitions - Optimistic Closures● EPOCH - diversity, equity and inclusion
training● CASSY Counselors
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Parent Input
What questions do you have about this
presentation or the district’s English Learner
programs?
What SUSD programs would you like to know
more about?
What is the best way to communicate district
and school information to you?
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Parent Involvement
Join a school group
• Learn more about programs and activities• Give input
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
• Parents, teachers and administrators review our programs for English learners
School Site Council• Parents and school staff members make school decisions
PTA (Parent-Teacher Association)
• A group at each school raises funds and supports school and classroom activities
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2020- 2021 DELAC Meeting Dates
● Tuesday, September 1 (3:30--4:30) via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81957613530
● Tuesday, November 3 (3:30--4:30) via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81957613530
● Wednesday, January 12 (3:30--4:30) via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81957613530
● Wednesday, March 9 (3:30--4:30) via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81957613530