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A Legacy of Courage and Activism by Dr. Laurie Olsen
From movement building to cultivating the next generation of leadership, A Legacy of Courage and Activism: Stories from the Movement for Educational Access and Equity for English Learners in California by Dr. Laurie Olsen captures and makes sense of nearly 70 years of English learner history in California.

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Championing the Success of English Learners

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The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) website serves as the portal for resources that a local educational agency (LEA) will need to administer the ELPAC and the Alternate ELPAC.

News and Tips for the ELPAC Administration

1. CAST and ELPAC Interim Assessments Now Available to Administer

The CAST and ELPAC Interim Assessments are now available to administer in the test delivery system. Visit the CAASPP Interim Assessment Administration Resources web page, the ELPAC Interim Assessment Administration Resources web page, and the Interim Assessment User Guide for more information.

2. 2023-24 California Assessment Accessibility Matrix Now Available

The California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix has been updated for 2023-24 and can be accessed from the Accessibility Resources web page.

3. October 4 Deadline: CBEDS Reminder

For newly enrolled students to be included in the 2023-24 Unduplicated Pupil Count used to determine funding for the supplemental and concentration grants under the Local Control Funding Formula, students must complete the entire Initial ELPAC (all four domains) or the Initial Alternate ELPAC on or before Census Day, which is October 4, 2023. For more information regarding Census Day, visit the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) website.

4. ELPAC Administration for Transitional Kindergarten Students

For 2023-24, LEAs are required to administer the Initial ELPAC or Initial Alternate ELPAC to all eligible students enrolled in kindergarten-including students in transitional kindergarten (TK), which is defined as year one of a two-year kindergarten program. LEAs will continue to follow the same process for identifying potential EL students and annually assessing EL students.

5. Initial ELPAC RSVP Must Use Scannable K-2 Answer Books

LEAs that are selected for RSVP, must use scannable K-2 Answer Books. LEAs that are part of RSVP cannot use answer books from previous years. View the list of LEAs that are participating in 2023-24 on the Rotating Score Validation Process for the Initial ELPAC Web page.

6. Useful Reference Guides

The Pause Rules Guide and the Expiration Rules Guide were updated and can be found on the Videos and Quick Reference Guides web page.

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english language proficiency assessments for california

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The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) Web site serves as the portal for resources that a local educational agency will need to administer the ELPAC.

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The U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) provides national leadership to help ensure that English Learners and immigrant students attain English proficiency and achieve academic success. In addition to preserving heritage languages and cultures, OELA is committed to prompting opportunities for biliteracy or multiliteracy skills for all students. OELA accomplishes this in the following ways:

Providing national leadership by informing policy decisions

Administering discretionary grant programs to prepare professionals for teaching and supporting English Learners

Investing in research and evaluation studies that have practical applications for preparing English Learners to meet college and career learning standards

Disseminating information about educational research, practices, and policies for English Learners through our National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA)

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bilingual education; school reform; language proficiency; english (second language); multicultural education;

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The Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students (OELA)

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The Office of English Language Acquisition's mission is to identify issues effecting the Education of English language learners, and to assist and support State and local systemic reform efforts that emphasize high academic standards and school accountability.

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Register today! What's Inside:
Join us February 21-23, 2020 in Palm Springs, California for the 58th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference.

Join us February 23, 2020 in Palm Springs to learn more about the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of your gifted child. Sessions available in English and Spanish.

Message from the President

What does it mean to be Twice Exceptional (2E)?

CAG Conference Keynote Sessions

Why Should You Attend the 2019 Conference?

Saturday Social

#CAGcon Registration At-A-Glance

57th Annual CAG Conference Kickoff

For General Information or questions regarding the 58th Annual CAG Conference, including Registration and Vendor information, please contact Conference Chair Krista Landgraf and Krisa Muller: CAGConferenceContact@gmail.com

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2020 Conference At-A-Glance Join us February 21-23, 2020 in Palm Springs, California for the 58th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference. Register today! #CAGcon 2020 Schedule At-A-Glance Join us February 21-23, 2020 for #CAGcon 2020. Register today! Parent Day Join us February 23, 2020 in Palm Springs to learn more about the intellectual, social,...

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CAG: California Association for the Gifted

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CAG: California Association for the Gifted

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Register today! What's Inside:
Join us February 21-23, 2020 in Palm Springs, California for the 58th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference.

Join us February 23, 2020 in Palm Springs to learn more about the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of your gifted child. Sessions available in English and Spanish.

Message from the President

What does it mean to be Twice Exceptional (2E)?

CAG Conference Keynote Sessions

Why Should You Attend the 2019 Conference?

Saturday Social

#CAGcon Registration At-A-Glance

57th Annual CAG Conference Kickoff

For General Information or questions regarding the 58th Annual CAG Conference, including Registration and Vendor information, please contact Conference Chair Krista Landgraf and Krisa Muller: CAGConferenceContact@gmail.com

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2020 Conference At-A-Glance Join us February 21-23, 2020 in Palm Springs, California for the 58th Annual California Association for the Gifted Conference. Register today! #CAGcon 2020 Schedule At-A-Glance Join us February 21-23, 2020 for #CAGcon 2020. Register today! Parent Day Join us February 23, 2020 in Palm Springs to learn more about the intellectual, social,...

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SBE-Adopted ELA/ELD Framework - ELA/ELD Framework (CA Dept of Education)

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The State Board of Education adopted the English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Framework at its July 9, 2014, meeting. This is the final, edited digital version of the ELA/ELD Framework, published July 2015.

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California English Learner Roadmap Policy 

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California English Learner Roadmap Policy 

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English Learner Roadmap - English Learners (CA Dept of Education)

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Guide to assist local educational agencies to implement California’s 21st century college-and-career-ready standards, curriculum, instruction programs, and assessments.