Saratoga Union School District English Learner Programs DELAC Presentation September 24 and 25, 2018 To access Mandarin version, click here. 1 Survey link: https://bit.ly/2Dtj9r8
SUSD EL Team Roberta Zarea Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Shannon Aviña ELD and 8th Core Teacher, 6-8 Laurie Brandt ELD Teacher, Reading Specialist, K-5 Marion Dickel ELA/ELD TOSA, Instructional Coach K-8 Laurie Marshall ELD Teacher, ELA Instructional Coach K-5 Kwan Share Classroom ELD Aide at Argonaut Mariann Smith Classroom ELD Aide at Foothill Laura Torres Classroom ELD Aide at Saratoga Elementary Kerri Spirakis and Lisa Gilligan District Office English Language Support For more contact us at: elteam@saratogausd.org 2
Agenda 1. Introductions 2. What is DELAC? 3. English Learner Identification and Reclassification 4. ELPAC: The New California Language Proficiency Assessment 5. English Learner Programs 6. Parent Input 7. Parent Involvement Opportunities 3
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 4
California Framework California adopted a framework in 2014 that integrates the English Language Arts (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and 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 5
ELD Standards California adopted English Language Development (ELD) standards in 2012. 6
English Learner Identification Process Home Language Survey Language Testing (Initial ELPAC) Score d etermines s tudent’s l anguage p roficiency: English Learner or Initially Fluent (IFEP) English Learners Receive ELD Support 7
Reclassification These criteria are used to determine if a student should be reclassified (exited from the English learner program): 1. Assessment of English language proficiency, using the state test of English language development (now the Summative ELPAC); 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 8
Updated Reclassification Criteria Reclassification Worksheet Updated to remove CELDT and add Summative ELPAC - Reclassification will require ELPAC Performance Level Descriptor at mid-Level 3 or above (ELD Proficiency Level of Bridging). 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. 9
English Language Proficiency Assessments for California ELPAC Presentation: Guide to Understanding the ELPAC Parent Handouts (in 7 languages) 10
English Learner Program Goals • Goal #1: Learn English as quickly as possible • Goal #2: Reach the same academic standards as all students 11
ELD Instruction: Two Types Integrated ELD Designated ELD Learning Content with Language Support Learning English Who Teachers with ELs in their classrooms; ELD teachers and supervised aides What Focus is on the CA Common Focus is on the CA ELD Standards in Core or other content standards order to develop critical language ELD Standards are used in ELs need for content learning in tandem to focus language English instruction When Throughout the day across the Protected time during the regular disciplines school day Where All classrooms with ELs All classrooms with ELs; pull-out service 12
Kindergarten ELD Program Within 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 13
ELD Programs in grades 1-8 Classroom Teachers ELD Teachers and Supervised Aides ● ● CLAD/EL certification Provide Designated ELD to ● Support ELs in all classes to develop the English language ensure they continue to skills students need to learn strengthen their English content in English ● language skills as they learn Push-in and/or Pull-out core academic content support ● ● Designated and Integrated Coordinate with classroom ELD teachers ● Coordinate with ELD Teachers and aides In addition, RMS students are offered a 1-period ELD class. 14
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? Survey link: https://bit.ly/2Dtj9r8 15
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 Volunteer in your child’s school or classroom!! 16
2018- 2019 DELAC Meeting Dates (All Monday meetings at the District Office Large Conference Room) ● Monday, September 24 (3:30-4:30) OR Tuesday, September 25 (8:30-9:30) at Saratoga Elementary Library “ Donuts with DELAC” ● Monday, November 26 (3:30-4:30) OR Tuesday, November 27 (8:30-9:30) at Foothill Room 13 “ Donuts with DELAC” ● Monday, January 28 (3:30-4:30) OR Tuesday, January 29 (8:30-9:30) at Argonaut Library “ Donuts with DELAC” ● Monday, March 25 (3:30-4:30) OR Tuesday, March 26 (8:30-9:30) at Redwood Middle School, Room 11 “ Donuts with DELAC” ● Monday, May 20 (3:30-4:30) SUSD District Office Conference Room 17
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