Section V: Reclassification
Reclassification is the process whereby a student is reclassified from English learner (EL) status to Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) status. Reclassification can take place at any time during the academic year, immediately upon the student meeting all the criteria. Each LEA establishes a locally-approved reclassification process, including any documents used to communicate information regarding that process, in order to determine when students are eligible for RFEP status changes due to meeting each of the state’s four criteria listed in Education Code ( EC ) Section 313 (f) . Each criterion must be met by every student eligible for RFEP status. (See Criteria tab below.)
The Reclassification Rainbow graphic reminds us to always consider the criteria holistically when making reclassification decisions.
Criterion For Reclassification
Criterion 1: Assessment of English Language Proficiency with Summative ELPAC Local educational agencies (LEAs) use ELPAC Overall Performance Level (PL) 4 as the statewide standardized ELP criterion for students assessed with the Summative ELPAC. All students (assessed with the Summative ELPAC) with a score of Overall PL 4 are eligible for reclassification in conjunction with other required locally determined reclassification criteria. Some dually identified English learners may need specific considerations on this criterion once all necessary and specific supports, based on a student's unique needs and the special education services, have been exhausted. LEAs shall use Alternate ELPAC Overall PL 3 (Fluent English Proficient) as the alternate ELP criterion for students assessed with the Summative Alternate ELPAC. Identified by local IEP teams, qualifying students with the most significant cognitive disabilities with a Summative Alternate ELPAC Overall PL 3 (Fluent English Proficient)
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