ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is the required state test for English language proficiency that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English per state and federal law. The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards.
The ELPAC consists of two separate assessments: one for the initial identification of students as English learners (ELs), and a second for the annual summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and to identify the student's level of English language proficiency. The testing window for the Summative ELPAC is February 1 through May 31. Student Score Reports are shared with parents in the summer following test administration.
PARENT RESOURCES
EL (English Learner) students are identified by the site EL Coordinator via the ELPAC(English Language Proficiency Assessments for California). Student needs are assessed on an individual basis, and classroom curriculum is modified and tailored to meet the needs of each student. . Each EL student is given redesignation testing on a yearly basis. Records from the past three years indicate that 36% of the students move from limited English to fluent English status each year.
The Master Plan for English Learner (EL) Students
EL students will have equal access to the curriculum provided for all students, Theses students will make progress through the curriculum, experience success and will adjust socially and emotionally. The fundamental goal of our program is to have students develop academic fluency in English and meet grade level standards in the core curriculum. The Master Plan for EL Students is available below and in the Main Office.
GES is a member of the Siskiyou County Co-op and has jointly developed, approved, and is currently implementing the Master Plan for EL Students. The plan was approved in 2021. The Siskiyou County Master Plan for EL Students provides formal structure for program implementation and evaluation. The GESD has consulted with our parent groups, School Site Council and has received the approval of our school Boards. The purpose of this EL program is to develop fluency in listening, speaking, reading, comprehension and writing English in each student’s whose primary language is not English, enhance student’s self-esteem, promote cross cultural understanding and provide equal opportunity for academic achievement, including academic instruction in the primary language when available.
THE STANDARDS: English Language Development (ELD)