Spread the word - Ellevation’s annual scholarship fund dedicated to Multilingual Learners is live!
This year, they’re awarding ten $2,000 grants for students pursuing higher education. All High School seniors who have ever been identified as language learners are encouraged to apply by. Click here for a direct link to the scholarship application.
18 days ago
Students in kindergarten through grade twelve whose home language is not English or American Sign Language are required by law to be assessed in English language proficiency (ELP) upon entry into California schools. In California, the ELP assessment is the ELPAC, or English Language Proficiency Assessment for California.
The Initial ELPAC allows schools to identify students who should be considered an English Language Learner in order to provide support for English Language Development (ELD). Schools also give a Summative ELPAC test each year to students who are still learning English.
The ELPAC-CalEdFacts page provides a more detailed overview of the test.
For answers to “What is the purpose of the ELPAC?” and “Who must take the ELPAC?” and other frequently asked questions, please visit the ELPAC FAQ Web page.
ELPAC sample questions (i.e., released test questions)
These questions cover the four domains assessed by the ELPAC: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Resources for Parents: Provides videos and information about the Initial and Summative ELPAC (available in English and Spanish)
18 days ago
Part A of Title III is officially known as the English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act. The Act states that Limited English Proficient (LEP) students must not only attain English proficiency but simultaneously meet the same academic standards as their English-speaking peers in all content areas. Federal funding is provided to assist State Education Agencies (SEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in meeting these requirements.
While the main purpose of Title III regulations and funding are to ensure language proficiency and on grade-level academic performance of LEP students, there are also regulations regarding parent communication. Any LEA that receives Title III funding is obligated to inform families and communities of LEP and immigrant children about their ESL programming and how they can assist in their child’s progress. In addition, all schools (whether or not they receive Title III funding) are required to provide appropriate communication with all parents and guardians regardless of their native language and the percentage of non-English parents are a part of the school community.
Title I funds are not used for Title III language instruction in RUSD.
English Learner Master Plan
18 days ago