Welcome, Parents!

English Language Development Meeting

September 12, 2018

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What is new for English Learners in 2018-19

• Linda Moriwaki retiring

• Kelli Keller now overseeing EL Program

• ELD Staff meetings as District

• Alignment and support

• Designation vocabulary

• Emerging, Expanding, Bridging

What does it mean to be classified as “EL”?

Possible Services:

• ELD classes

• Smaller class size

• Extra English instruction

• Materials personalized to their level

• ELD Aide

• Push in/ pull out program

Your child is entitled to extra linguistic support and services due to their English proficiency.

Fluency

• Facial Expressions

• Speaking, listening

• Less Formal

• Related to context

• Speaking, reading, writing

• More formal and complex

This will come together to build:

Conversational fluency, language skills and academic fluency.

Social/ Conversational Language Academic Language

Language of Fluency

Emerging

• Novice

• Minimally Developed

Expanding

• Intermediate

• Somewhat Developed

• Moderately Developed

Bridging

• Intermediate

• Moderately Developed

• Well Developed

RFEP/ IFEP

RFEP= Reclassified Fluent English Proficient

IFEP= Initially Fluent English Proficient

Summative, Initial, Aeries

Is it bad to have an EL designation?

• Being bilingual is a gift!

• Global citizens

• Bilingual certification

• State Seal of Biliteracy

• Greater job opportunities

• Higher college acceptance

• Deeper understanding of the English Language

ELPAC Assessments for 2018-19

Initial Test

• Only students new to CA take Initial ELPAC

• Occurred over Summer with appointments

• Ongoing as students enroll

• Given at site: no appointment necessary

Summative Test

• Identified EL students will take ELPAC in Spring 2019

ELPAC: English Language Proficiency Assessment for California

Why do we take an annual assessments?

Tells us how your child is progressing

• Initial data for new students

• Allows us to ensure that we are

supporting your child’s language

needs

When does testing occur?

• When they enroll (Initial)

• In the Spring (Summative)

• Will be retested annually until they are

“reclassified” (RFEP)

Reclassification

• “Graduation” from program

• Begins in 3rd grade

• Based on:

• Summative ELPAC

• ELA grades

• SBAC/ CAASPP

• SRI

• Teacher recommendation

• Parent consent

• Continued monitoring for 2 years after

“RFEP”

How do I support my child?

• Encourage them to ask for help.

• Teachers will not think less of them.

• Classmates are also eager to help

• Remind them it’s okay to speak even if they make mistakes.

• Keep communication open at home.

• Explain concepts at home to others in your native language.

• Discuss cultural differences and things they notice about their new environment.

Part 1:

Talk to your child!

Help teachers by

encouraging:

• Creativity

• Critical Thinking

• Collaboration

• Communication

How do I support my child?

• Teachers want to help!

• Call or email them directly. Do this first (before the Principal, or the ELD Office)

• This will not have a negative impact on your child.

• Ask Questions about:

• Curriculum

• Behavior

• Additional Help

Part 2:

Talking to teachers

How do I support my child?

TK- 5th Grade

• Start with the teacher.

• Contact the Office Manager to

identify ELD aides for extra help.

• Talk to the Principal if you feel

your child’s needs are not being

met.

6- 12th Grade

• Start with the teacher.

• Contact the Academic Counselor to

discuss placement in an ELD class.

• Talk to the Assistant/ Associate

Principal if you feel your child’s

needs are not being met.

Part 3:

School Resources: How to get help at your school

Checking on Progress

and Homework Help

• Edlio

• Yourschool.pvpusd.net

• “Academics”

• “Classes/ Homework”

• Teachers use this to post homework,

worksheets, and class updates

• Check this daily.

• Aeries

• Check this for grade updates

• You can directly email teachers here.

• You can sign up for notifications

when there has been an update.

Translation Services

Edlio PVLD.ORG

Getting involved in ELAC meetings

What is it?

• English Learner Advisory Committee

• Parent committee on campus

• Elects representative to attend DELAC meetings

• Acts as liaison between DELAC and ELAC

• Only DELAC representatives may vote

All are welcome to attend, but you need to be selected by your school site to serve as a DELAC representative.

Why is it important?

• Parent input

• Directly effects student programs

Talk to your Principal if you are interested.

ELD Department *

and

Educational Services

Mrs. Annie Hernandez

ELD TOSAhernandezam@pvpusd.net

310. 750.1703

Mrs. Beth Rogers

Compliance Specialist

310. 750. 2016

Mrs. Cheryl Cook

Administrative Secretary

310.750.0063

Mrs. Kelli Keller

Executive Director of Curriculum and

Instruction

Kellerk@pvpusd.net

310.750. 0208

Dr. Kim Fricker

Assistant Superintendent of

Educational Services

310. 750.0063

frickerk@pvpusd.net

* DELAC meeting agendas, minutes

and dates and dates are posted here