EL HANDBOOK - 2024

English learner (EL) students. Notify Parents of summative assessment results when received, and program placement. ( EC 52164.1[c], 5 CCR 11511.5)

✓ Review and determine if student meets reclassification criteria. If so, complete the reclassification form in the ELLevation platform. This form must include documentation of parent involvement.

✓ Notify parents of EL students regarding advisory committee meetings (20USC 7012[e][2])

✓ Provide a program of instruction in English language development to develop proficiency in English as rapidly and effectively as possible. ( EC 300,305, 306) ✓ Monitor student English language acquisition progress (document, include in annual IEP report).

Home Language Survey (HLS)

Upon initial enrollment in a California public school (K-12), parents/guardians will complete a Home Language Survey (HLS). SBCSS will utilize the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADs) to identify the language proficiency of students previously enrolled in a CA school. The Home Language Survey will be made available in Spanish and other languages as needed. Upon completion, the Home Language Survey will be attached to the student’s profile in our Student Information System (SIS), Aeries. A physical copy of the HLS will also be placed in the student’s cumulative file. English and Spanish versions of the HLS can be found on the next page(s) . Parents are only to complete one (1) Home Language Survey. Additional Home Language Surveys cannot be used to change EL designation once established. IMPORTANT: The students initial Home Language Survey completed when first enrolled in a CA school is the valid HLS. Surveys completed after the initial survey will be considered not valid . Students whose original HLS reports their primary method of communication is American Sign Language/ASL) will be considered EO for this purpose. It is extremely important to verify a potential English Learner’s prior designation in the SIS and CALPADs to confirm their English Language Proficiency status. Parent Notification of Assessment and Placement Parent and/or guardians of English learners and fluent English-proficient students will be notified of their child’s initial English -language and primary-

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