1. Language Assessment/ SELA
Presentation at the CALPADS Network Meeting July 26, 2017, and
RCAN August 18, 2017
Language Assessment/ SELA
Carmel Acosta-Cooper, Ed.D.
Senior Program Evaluator
Riverside Unified School District
Research, Assessment and Evaluation (RAE)
Assessment Center (AC): Liz Vu, Susana Ruiz, Pat Gaeta

2. Assessment Center’s primary role:
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Assessment Center’s primary role:
State/federal English proficiency testing and classification
Primary language (L1) testing
Parent notice of results and initial placement
Support of school sites/parents
Research archival records
Direct student testing
School enrollment personnel training
CALPADS record updates/monitoring
Monitor data entry, student referrals
School compliance support
Collaborate with district’s Family Resource Center
Parent information & support
Mini U.N.
ELPAC Field Test Examiners
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3. English proficiency (L2) testing
Language other than English on HLS are referred to the AC
CELDT tested at the AC (HLS Q1-3 ≠ E)
Parent goes to the FRC (next door) for an orientation
Child given a First 5 California book, and back-to-school gift pack
Tests are scored, results/placement are explained to parents

4. What is the reporting language? CELDT test?

5. Primary Language (L1) Testing
RUSD continues the CDE “best practice” recommendation for L1 testing.
Values a child’s first language/culture
Assists understanding of L2 assistance
Supports 6 DLI programs
Supports placement in middle school AP Spanish courses

6. CALPADS SELA Support by AC
All SELA data entry in Aeries first
All SELA records quality assured
Work with other districts for record corrections
Monitor U.S. school enter date, student national origin date
AC provides 1:1 support to sites

7. What is the SELA status?

8. Support of Language Assessment and SELA
Maintain contact with site administrators, enrollment personnel
Closely monitor 30-day test compliance
Training of site personnel
Frequent data checks in Aeries & CALPADS

9. Replaces CELDT in Spring 2018
RUSD is a Field Test district
AC staff are ELPAC-FT examiners
FT experience is assisting staff development, and future student outcomes
For reclassification will use CELDT as needed

10. Impact of ELPAC – Lessons Learned
Understanding the ELPAC supports the implementation of integrated ELD
Thorough training of examiners, teachers is important
Information to parents/students about ELPAC and details can empower student success

11. Impact of ELPAC - Reclassification
If an EL “Level 3” student meets all other district reclassification criteria except CELDT, the CELDT may be re-administered in
If an EL student who is already proficient on CELDT meets the other district criteria, that student may be reclassified.

12. Thank you! Questions? Carmel Acosta-Cooper, Ed.D.
Senior Program Evaluator
Research, Assessment & Evaluation
Riverside Unified School District
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