In the 2021–22 school year, there were approximately 1.128 million English learners in California public schools, which is more than 2020–2021! At EUSD, we have more than 33 different languages spoken by our families.

School districts must ensure that:

• Ensure that English learners acquire full proficiency in English as rapidly and effectively as possible and attain parity with native speakers of English.

• Ensure that English learners, within a reasonable period, achieve the same rigorous grade-level academic standards expected of all students.

What is an English Learner?

1. A student who enrolls in a California school beginning in any grade level, transitional kindergarten through grade twelve, with a language other than English identified on the Home Language Survey.

2. Upon assessment, obtained a level of English proficiency that indicates programs and services are necessary.

Students identified as English learners receive programs and services until they meet the reclassification criteria pursuant to Education Code (EC) Section 313.

The ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessment) gauges students' Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking abilities.

There are two ELPAC assessments, the Initial and the Summative. These standards-based assessments are administered to identified students in TK-12th grade. The Initial ELPAC is used to identify a student as either an English learner who needs support to learn English or as initially proficient in English. The Summative ELPAC is used as a yearly measure of skills. The results will help tell the school if the student is progressing and is ready to be reclassified as proficient.

Please see this parent guide if you have any additional questions - LINK.

You can access the most recent score reports in your Powerschool account.

English Learner Reclassification refers to the process whereby an EL student is exited out of the program due to having acquired English Language proficiency that would allow s/he to succeed in academic classes without EL support. Once a student is Reclassified, their designation changes from EL to RFEP (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient). This process typically occurs each Fall.

Four measures are used to determine eligibility for reclassification:

1. A Summative ELPAC Score of 4.

2. K-2 - Students met or exceeded the benchmark on their PALS assessment,

3rd - 8th - CAASPP Scores in ELA and Math showing Level 3 (Met) or 4 (Exceeded)

3. Teacher Referral

4. Parent/Guardian Approval

Please note: If your student has an active IEP, the IEP team will meet to consider the student's Reclassification based on ELPAC progression and academic progress.