1. English Learners Study Session
May 11, 2017
English Learners Study Session
Hassan Dornayi LADD Director

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Overview
PD and Trainings provided by LADD
Changes to the ELD Curriculum for Elementary and Secondary
Collaboration and work with other departments
Data and progress
Upcoming changes and improvements
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PD and Trainings
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PDs from and
K-12 English Language Development Instructional Leadership Team
Secondary ELD Teachers
Coaches Weekly
School sites - A-Mondays
Administrators
Classified Staff (Office Managers, C.A., Aides)
Parent Workshops and Parent Summit
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ELD Curriculum
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Designated ELD
CELDT Prep
Transition from programs and supplemental materials (e.g., Santillana, Step Up to Writing, Read 180, English 3D)
New K-12 ELD Scope and Sequence
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Collaboration
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Collaborations
CSULA
CIPD
LEARNs - after school student support
Special Education - alternative assessment, reclassification
Arts Department - Theater Pilot, Si Se Puede
Family and Community Engagement - Parent Summit
Adult Education - ESL Classes
Writer’s Workshop for Lucy Calkins (ELD Supports)
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Data and Progress
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AMAO Data as of
AMAO 1
AMAO 2
(<5 yrs)
(>=5 years)
52.7% (57.5%)
24.4% (21.4%)
37.9% (47%)
50.6% (59%)
24.1% (22.8%)
34.0% (49%)
54.8% (60.5%)
27.6% (24.2%)
36.9% (50.9%)
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Progress of ELs Towards Proficiency in English
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2015 to 2016
2016 to 2017
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Reclassification Data
Students %
Students %
Students - 4.7%
Students %
Students - 15%
Currently: 564 Students %
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At-Risk and LTEL Students (CDE Definition)
The number and percentage of English learners who are or are at risk of being classified as long-term English learners in accordance with Education EL
0-3 Years
At-Risk
4-5 Years
EL 4+ Years
Not At-Risk or LTEL
LTEL Students
1,773 (26.3%)
481 (7.1%)
570 (8.5%)
633 (9.4%)
1,695 (25.7%)
378 (5.7%)
615 (9.3%)
618 (9.4%)
(1) is enrolled on Census Day (the first Wednesday in October) in grades 6 to 12
(2) has been enrolled in a U.S. school for six or more years; and
(3) has remained at the same English language proficiency level for two or more consecutive prior years, or has regressed to a lower English language proficiency level, as determined by the CELDT
(4) for students in grades 6 to 9, inclusive, has scored at the “Standard Not Met” level on the prior year administration of the CAASPP-ELA.
In addition,
(1) students for whom one or more of the required testing criteria are not available are categorically determined to be an LTEL
(2) the assessment component of LTEL determination for students in grades 10 – 12, inclusive, is based solely on the CELDT criteria outlined above
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Number of LTEL Students (from Language Census)
6+ Years as English Learners
: 1202
: 939
: 1002
: 983
Beginning of : 971 (356 - SPED)
As of 5/2017: 708 Students (286 - SPED)
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CAASPP
The achievement of English learners on standards-based tests in core curricular areas EL
ELA
Math
2015 6% 8%
2016 7%
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CAASPP
The achievement of RFEPs on standards-based tests in core curricular areas
RFEP
ELA
Math
2015
36%
25%
2016
42%
26%
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Upcoming Work
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18. Leveraging Stakeholders
For
Leveraging Stakeholders
Continued Parent Outreach/ Formalize Adult ESL Courses
CSULA LTEL PD
Systems
New Data System
EL/SPED Clerks
LADD Policy Guide
Instruction
LADD Labs
Secondary Course Structure
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Additional Areas of Student Support
Identifying At-Risk students earlier
Improve RFEP Monitoring
Reclassification for students receiving Special Education Services
Students who passed CELDT
Students who cannot pass CELDT
Alternative Assessment - VCCALPS
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Questions & Comments
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