Local District G ENGLISH LEARNER / CCR REVIEW FINDINGS 2001-2002

LAUSD COMMENDATIONS LAUSD 52nd Street ES SIS System: Dissemination of data Parent Institutes ELD Portfolios 52nd Street ES Awareness of proficiency levels

Commendations: Continued Menlo Avenue ES Environment conducive to learning High level of parent participation Manual Arts HS Site-based Management ELD Portfolios Parent Center

Commendations: Continued Magnolia Avenue ES Learning Walks incorporating staff and parents Washington Prep HS Core/College Prep available in Spanish Motivational activities/ guidance and resources

District EL Noncompliance Findings District Wide, inclusive of each local site I-EL 1 Reclassification II-EL 3a English Language Development II EL 3b Access to Core Curriculum

District EL Noncompliance Findings I-EL 1: Reclassification: “Although the district has implemented multiple redesignation criteria, evidence is lacking that the district has established a follow up procedure to monitor the academic performance of each R-FEP student for two years following redesignation.”

District EL Noncompliance Findings II-EL3a: English Language Development There is insufficient evidence that English Learners are receiving a program of instruction in ELD in order to develop proficiency in English as rapidly and as effectively as possible.

District EL Noncompliance Findings II-EL 3B: Access to Core: Site-developed catch-up plans designed to make up student academic deficits before becoming irreparable need to include: Specific interim benchmarks Differentiation by cohorts based on English proficiency level at time of initial enrollment and time in program, including those designated Ps and PRPs.

Local District G Site Citations Manual Arts High School III-EL 4d Notification of proficiency results III-EL 6b Adequate number of qualified teachers. Washington Prep High School IV-EL 6b Monitoring System for Teacher Training to provide appropriate instructional services. MHS/52nd Street ES/Menlo Avenue ES VI-EL 9a ELAC Advisory Responsibilities School Plan Needs Assessment Training of committee members

LOCAL DISTRICT G English Learner Self-Monitoring System 2002-2003

EL Self-Monitoring System Monthly Activities (Local District G Staff to facilitate in cooperation with site administrator) Evaluation of Program Effectiveness Professional Development Parent Choice and Instructional Placement Language Appraisal Team Activities Parental Involvement

Monthly Self-Monitoring Activities Evaluation of Program Effectiveness Identify students not making adequate progress: Language Arts & English Language Development Mathematics Disaggregate Achievement Data Cohorts by English Proficiency, including Reasonably Fluent Students (P, PRP) Reclassified Students (RFEP) Time in Program Identify potentially gifted English Learners

Monthly Self-Monitoring Activities Professional Development Needs Assessment Data/Survey Calendar of Topics, including but not limited to Clear Expectations & Accountable Talk Effective ELD Instruction Differentiated Core Content Instruction (SDAIE/L1) Student Portfolios and Fair Assessment Grade-Level & Vertical Team Teaching Strategies Intervention Strategies and LAT Referral Reporting English Learner Progress to Parents

Monthly Self-Monitoring Activities Parent Choice and Instructional Placement Program Orientation Activities Documentation on File Notification of Initial Assessment Results (English & L1) Program Selection/Placement in English Immersion Program Request/Placement in Alternative Bilingual Program Alternative Dual Language Program Mainstream Program

Monthly Self-Monitoring Activities Language Appraisal Team Activities Facilitate Grade Level/Department Analysis of Student Work Consult on Individual Referrals including Reclassified Students Recommend Intervention Strategies Recommend Organizational Strategies Provide Instructional Support to Teachers

Monthly Self-Monitoring Activities Parental Involvement English Learner Advisory Council Training Leadership (appropriate formation and function of the council) Needs Assessment / Master Plan Survey Clear Expectations School Plan Parents’ Role in Improving Attendance Providing Support to Students in the Home Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences Volunteering at School

ENGLISH LEARNER CELDT Administration 2002-2003

New CELDT Administration Procedures Form B for Annual Assessment & ongoing Initial Identification K-1 Test Books with only Listening & Speaking 3-12 Separate Answer Book No annual retesting within Grade Span in Listening & Speaking only for students with Early Advanced or Advanced results Stop points provided to expedite completion of assessment of students completely new to English

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