1. English Language Learner’s Program

2. Welcome Parents
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3. Agenda October 18, 2017 Welcome and Introductions Overview of ELAC
CELDT and ELPAC Testing
ELL Program
DELAC Volunteers?
Questions
-sign in
-tutors available

4. Family Engagement Specialist Claudia Quiroga
Help parents to navigate PAUSD by providing regular communication with parents to inform them about school and district events and opportunities. Also, to assist parents to develop a greater understanding of educational practice, policies and procedures. 
Hours: Monday from 8:00 to 4:00pm and Wednesday from 8:00am to 10:30am and from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
You can find me in the teacher’s lounge or call to (650)
My is
  Mi trabajo es ayudar a los padres a navegar en el PAUSD, proporcionar comunicación regular con los padres para informarles sobre los eventos y oportunidades de la escuela y del distrito. También ayudo a los padres a desarrollar una mayor comprensión sobre las practicas, políticas y procedimientos educacionales.
Estoy en Fairmeadow: lunes de 8:00am a 4:00pm y miércoles de 8:00am a 10:30am y de 1:00pm a 4:00pm.
Usted puede encontrarme en la sala de los profesores o llamar al (650)
Mi correo electrónico es:

5. What is ELAC? *ELAC = English Learner Advisory Committee
*Who can be a member of ELAC?—any parent of an English Learner student
*What are the responsibilities of an ELAC member?
- Advise principal and staff on the school’s program for English language learners.
- Advise the School Site Council on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement.
- Bring about positive change!
PTA president- how to get involved

6. Our Goals at Fairmeadow
All students develop English Language proficiency.
At the same time, they are mastering subject matter content.
Progress is measurable and monitored closely.
“Push-in” vs “Pull-out”

7. Push-In

8. Push-In

9. Push In

10. CELDT vs. ELPAC 2017-2018 school year
ELPAC summative
Given only to new students enrolled in California schools for the first time
Administered within 30 days of enrollment
Determines initial English Proficiency Level
Given to all students identified as English Language Learners
Administered between January and May
Monitors student’s progress in English Proficiency

11. CELDT: California English Language Development Test
5 Levels
4 Domains
1. Listening 2. Speaking 3. Reading 4. Writing
1. Beginning
2. Early Intermediate
3. Intermediate
4. Early Advanced
5. Advanced
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12. ELPAC: English Language Proficiency Assessment for California
4 Domains
1. Listening
2. Speaking
3. Reading
4. Writing
3 Levels
Emerging
Expanding
Bridging

13. Student Support
CELDT 1s and 2s will receive a primary language tutor for up to 28 hours. The six primary languages are: Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
CELDT 3s and 4s will receive small group support in their classrooms.
Monitoring progress throughout the year using the ELPAC, ADEPT, District Assessments and teacher feedback.

14. When Will My Child Exit ELD?
1. IFEP Initial English Proficient
2. RFEP Redesignated Fluent English Proficient
- Students in 2nd grade - 5th grade
- Scored early advanced or advanced on the CELDT or Bridging on ELPAC
- Performing on grade level in reading, writing, and math
-EL Specialist, parent, principal, and teacher agreement
- CAASPP score of nearly met or met standard
I fep only after official score sent to us by the state.
Rfep process

15. Free Web Resources Palo Alto Unified School District
(EL section) District Login: pausd District Password: Talltree learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/ Google Translate *Need help getting a computer?
Palo Alto Unified School District
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16. Please help us elect our DELAC representative
Please help us elect our DELAC representative. There are 3 meetings at the District Office (Aspen Room)
from 5-7 pm
November 19, 2017
February 7, 2018
April 25, 2018

17. Closing Topics for future meetings Timing for future meetings
Questions
Next meeting is in February
Timing for future meetings

18. Thank you for coming to todays meeting!