English Language Development

Course Title: Academic Language Development 1,2

Course Number: 8475-8476

Grade Level: 9-12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Placement based upon level of English proficiency, as determined by district assessment, ELPAC scores, and/or teacher recommendation

Course Description:  This course is an elective course designed to address the core content academic needs of EL (English Learners). Participants are identified as requiring additional language and literacy support to meet the expectations of the academic curriculum. Students will receive language support and encouragement necessary for students to be successful academically. Participants receive targeted ELD instruction designed to improve the reading comprehension and writing skills required in the core curriculum and are provided assistance with a variety of tasks including assignments, assessments, and projects. Study skills, time management skills, and note-taking skills are reinforced through instruction. 

Course Title: ALD Academic Tutor

Course Number: 8471-8472

Grade Level: 11-12

Elective/Required: Elective 

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: GPA Requirement         

Course Description: Student provides academic support to students in the ALD courses.

ELPAC Assessment:  The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is the required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English. State and federal law require that local educational agencies administer a state test of ELP to eligible students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The California Department of Education (CDE) transitioned from the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) to the ELPAC as the state ELP assessment in 2018. The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards. It consists of two separate ELP assessments: one for the initial identification of students as English learners (ELs), and a second for the annual summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and to identify the student's level of ELP (California Department of Education).