English Learner Programs DELAC Presentation September 24 and 25, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Saratoga Union School District

English Learner Programs

DELAC Presentation

September 24 and 25, 2018

To access Mandarin version, click here. Survey link: https://bit.ly/2Dtj9r8

SUSD EL Team

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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

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

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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

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California Framework

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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

ELD Standards

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California adopted English Language Development (ELD) standards in 2012.

English Learner Identification Process

Home Language Survey Language Testing (Initial ELPAC) Score determines student’s language proficiency: English Learner or Initially Fluent (IFEP) English Learners Receive ELD Support

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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

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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).

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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.

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California ELPAC

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Presentation: Guide to Understanding the ELPAC Parent Handouts (in 7 languages)

English Learner Program Goals

• Goal #1: Learn English as quickly as

possible

• Goal #2: Reach the same academic

standards as all students

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ELD Instruction: Two Types

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Integrated ELD

Learning Content with Language Support

Designated ELD

Learning English

Who Teachers with ELs in their classrooms; ELD teachers and supervised aides What Focus is on the CA Common Core or other content standards ELD Standards are used in tandem to focus language instruction Focus is on the CA ELD Standards in

• rder to develop critical language

ELs need for content learning in English When Throughout the day across the disciplines Protected time during the regular school day Where All classrooms with ELs All classrooms with ELs; pull-out service

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

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ELD Programs in grades 1-8

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Classroom Teachers ELD Teachers and Supervised Aides

• CLAD/EL certification
• Support ELs in all classes to

ensure they continue to strengthen their English language skills as they learn core academic content

• Designated and Integrated

ELD

• Coordinate with ELD Teachers

and aides

• Provide Designated ELD to

develop the English language skills students need to learn content in English

• Push-in and/or Pull-out

support

• Coordinate with classroom

teachers In addition, RMS students are offered a 1-period ELD class.

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

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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!!

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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