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California English Learner Roadmap Home | Policy and Printed Document | Research | Principles Overview | Principle One | Principle Two | Principle Three | Principle Four | Characteristics of Examples | Illustrative Case Examples | Crosswalk to Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) | Resources | Educator Workforce Investment Grant (EWIG) | Communications and Updates | Archives

California's Vision and Mission of Success for English Learners

The California State Board of Education unanimously approved the California English Learner Roadmap State Board of Education Policy: Educational Programs and Services for English Learners (EL Roadmap Policy) on July 12, 2017. This policy is intended to provide guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) on welcoming, understanding, and educating the diverse population of students who are English learners attending California public schools. The California English Learner Roadmap: Strengthening Comprehensive Educational Policies, Programs, and Practices for English Learners ( CA EL Roadmap) builds on the EL Roadmap Policy and provides further guidance on educating English learners. The CA EL Roadmap supports LEAs as they implement the EL Roadmap Policy.

Vision

English learners fully and meaningfully access and participate in a twenty-first century education from early childhood through grade twelve that results in their attaining high levels of English proficiency, mastery of grade level standards, and opportunities to develop proficiency in multiple languages.

Mission

California schools affirm, welcome, and respond to a diverse range of English learner (EL) strengths, needs, and identities. California schools prepare graduates with the linguistic, academic, and social skills and competencies they require for college, career, and civic participation in a global, diverse, and multilingual world, thus ensuring a thriving future for California.

Web-based Resources

The resources on this web page are intended to support educators as they implement the EL Roadmap Policy.

These materials are not meant to be exhaustive but rather dynamic. The resources provided here are continually updated as new illustrative case examples become available.

Policy and Printed Document: This page contains the EL Roadmap Policy and the printable guidance document that, together with this web page, make up the CA EL Roadmap.

Research: This page contains research related to EL program development.

CA EL Roadmap Principles: These pages contain information on each of the principles and illustrative examples demonstrating each principle in action.

Characteristics of Examples: This page describes the characteristics of examples for inclusion in the CA EL Roadmap.

Illustrative Case Examples: This page contains illustrative case examples from the field that illustrate the CA EL Roadmap principles and elements in action.

Crosswalk to LCAP: This page contains a crosswalk between the CA EL Roadmap principles and the LCAP state priorities.

Resources: This page contains frequently asked questions about the CA EL Roadmap and resources for LEAs and the public to use. This page includes an "At a Glance" information sheet and presentations on the CA EL Roadmap.

Communications and Updates: This page contains letters and other communications on the CA EL Roadmap. This page also includes dates and locations of upcoming regional presentations and workshops.

Archives: This page contains previous EL Roadmap information including workgroup members and meetings that were held.

Last Reviewed: Monday, April 24, 2023

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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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These toolkits are designed to help classroom teachers understand and make meaning of the California English Learner Roadmap policy. They include tools for individual and collective assessment of practices through the lens of the EL Roadmap principles, enabling teachers to hone in on their own professional learning needs and priorities. Going beyond the classroom, the tools also help teachers think about the kinds of supports and services needed in their school to support English learners. Finally, each toolkit lists resources teachers can access for their own learning and for their participation in school and district level dialogues about enhancing instructional practices and programs.

The set of EL Roadmap Teacher Toolkits includes: The Elementary Teacher Toolkit, The Middle School Teacher Toolkit, a High School Teacher Toolkit and an Administrator's Guidance Document on how to engage teachers with the EL Roadmap Toolkits.

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These toolkits are designed to help classroom teachers understand and make meaning of the California English Learner Roadmap policy. They include tools for individual and collective assessment of practices through the lens of the EL Roadmap principles, enabling teachers to hone in on their own professional learning needs and priorities. Going beyond the classroom, the tools also help teachers think about the kinds of supports and services needed in their school to support English learners. Finally, each toolkit lists resources teachers can access for their own learning and for their participation in school and district level dialogues about enhancing instructional practices and programs.

The set of EL Roadmap Teacher Toolkits includes: The Elementary Teacher Toolkit, The Middle School Teacher Toolkit, a High School Teacher Toolkit and an Administrator's Guidance Document on how to engage teachers with the EL Roadmap Toolkits.

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California English Learner Roadmap Home | Policy and Printed Document | Research | Principles Overview | Principle One | Principle Two | Principle Three | Principle Four | Characteristics of Examples | Illustrative Case Examples | Crosswalk to Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) | Resources | Educator Workforce Investment Grant (EWIG) | Communications and Updates | Archives

California's Vision and Mission of Success for English Learners

The California State Board of Education unanimously approved the California English Learner Roadmap State Board of Education Policy: Educational Programs and Services for English Learners (EL Roadmap Policy) on July 12, 2017. This policy is intended to provide guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) on welcoming, understanding, and educating the diverse population of students who are English learners attending California public schools. The California English Learner Roadmap: Strengthening Comprehensive Educational Policies, Programs, and Practices for English Learners ( CA EL Roadmap) builds on the EL Roadmap Policy and provides further guidance on educating English learners. The CA EL Roadmap supports LEAs as they implement the EL Roadmap Policy.

Vision

English learners fully and meaningfully access and participate in a twenty-first century education from early childhood through grade twelve that results in their attaining high levels of English proficiency, mastery of grade level standards, and opportunities to develop proficiency in multiple languages.

Mission

California schools affirm, welcome, and respond to a diverse range of English learner (EL) strengths, needs, and identities. California schools prepare graduates with the linguistic, academic, and social skills and competencies they require for college, career, and civic participation in a global, diverse, and multilingual world, thus ensuring a thriving future for California.

Web-based Resources

The resources on this web page are intended to support educators as they implement the EL Roadmap Policy.

These materials are not meant to be exhaustive but rather dynamic. The resources provided here are continually updated as new illustrative case examples become available.

Policy and Printed Document: This page contains the EL Roadmap Policy and the printable guidance document that, together with this web page, make up the CA EL Roadmap.

Research: This page contains research related to EL program development.

CA EL Roadmap Principles: These pages contain information on each of the principles and illustrative examples demonstrating each principle in action.

Characteristics of Examples: This page describes the characteristics of examples for inclusion in the CA EL Roadmap.

Illustrative Case Examples: This page contains illustrative case examples from the field that illustrate the CA EL Roadmap principles and elements in action.

Crosswalk to LCAP: This page contains a crosswalk between the CA EL Roadmap principles and the LCAP state priorities.

Resources: This page contains frequently asked questions about the CA EL Roadmap and resources for LEAs and the public to use. This page includes an "At a Glance" information sheet and presentations on the CA EL Roadmap.

Communications and Updates: This page contains letters and other communications on the CA EL Roadmap. This page also includes dates and locations of upcoming regional presentations and workshops.

Archives: This page contains previous EL Roadmap information including workgroup members and meetings that were held.

Last Reviewed: Monday, April 24, 2023

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The content standards adopted by the California State Board of Education are listed below: Printed publications can be purchased from CDE Press Educational Resources Catalog.

Current Standards

Search the California Content Standards
This application contains the 12 California content standards. The application is designed so educators can quickly find, search, and sort relevant standards across disciplines to aid in instructional planning and assessment. This is a web view of our available mobile application, which we encourage you to download. You can find more information about the mobile application on the CA Standards Mobile Application web page.

English Language Arts

Mathematics

English Language Development

English Language Development 2012

Brochures for Parents/Guardians
These brochures on the ELA/literacy standards provide parents/guardians insights into what their children are learning as they progress through the grade levels. The brochures also offer suggestions for parents/guardians to support their students' learning and a list of additional resources.
Spanish

Career Technical Education

Computer Science

Health Education

History-Social Science

History-Social Science, Adopted October 1998 (PDF)

Brochures for Parents/Guardians
These brochures on the history-social science framework provide parents/guardians insights into what their children are learning as they progress through the grade levels. The brochures also provide a brief summary of the instructional shifts in the framework.

Model School Library

Physical Education

Science

California Next Generation Science Standards

Brochures for Parents/Guardians
These brochures on the science standards provide parents/guardians insights into what their children are learning as they progress through the grade levels. The brochures also offer suggestions for parents/guardians to support their students' learning and a list of additional resources.
Spanish

Arts Education

The State Board of Education (SBE) adopted the California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve ( Arts Standards) on January 9, 2019.To download the publication version of the standards, select the link below:

Information about the 2019 Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards Revision is available on the California Arts Standards Web page.

World Languages

The State Board of Education (SBE) adopted the World Languages Standards for Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve on January 9, 2019. To download the publication version of the standards, select the link below:

Previous Content Standards

Questions: Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division | CFIRD@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0881

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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These toolkits are designed to help classroom teachers understand and make meaning of the California English Learner Roadmap policy. They include tools for individual and collective assessment of practices through the lens of the EL Roadmap principles, enabling teachers to hone in on their own professional learning needs and priorities. Going beyond the classroom, the tools also help teachers think about the kinds of supports and services needed in their school to support English learners. Finally, each toolkit lists resources teachers can access for their own learning and for their participation in school and district level dialogues about enhancing instructional practices and programs.

The set of EL Roadmap Teacher Toolkits includes: The Elementary Teacher Toolkit, The Middle School Teacher Toolkit, a High School Teacher Toolkit and an Administrator's Guidance Document on how to engage teachers with the EL Roadmap Toolkits.

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The set of EL Roadmap Teacher Toolkits includes: The Elementary Teacher Toolkit, The Middle School Teacher Toolkit, a High School Teacher Toolkit and an Administrator's Guidance Document on how to engage teachers with the EL Roadmap Toolkits.

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California English Learner Roadmap Home | Policy and Printed Document | Research | Principles Overview | Principle One | Principle Two | Principle Three | Principle Four | Characteristics of Examples | Illustrative Case Examples | Crosswalk to Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) | Resources | Educator Workforce Investment Grant (EWIG) | Communications and Updates | Archives

California's Vision and Mission of Success for English Learners

The California State Board of Education unanimously approved the California English Learner Roadmap State Board of Education Policy: Educational Programs and Services for English Learners (EL Roadmap Policy) on July 12, 2017. This policy is intended to provide guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) on welcoming, understanding, and educating the diverse population of students who are English learners attending California public schools. The California English Learner Roadmap: Strengthening Comprehensive Educational Policies, Programs, and Practices for English Learners ( CA EL Roadmap) builds on the EL Roadmap Policy and provides further guidance on educating English learners. The CA EL Roadmap supports LEAs as they implement the EL Roadmap Policy.

Vision

English learners fully and meaningfully access and participate in a twenty-first century education from early childhood through grade twelve that results in their attaining high levels of English proficiency, mastery of grade level standards, and opportunities to develop proficiency in multiple languages.

Mission

California schools affirm, welcome, and respond to a diverse range of English learner (EL) strengths, needs, and identities. California schools prepare graduates with the linguistic, academic, and social skills and competencies they require for college, career, and civic participation in a global, diverse, and multilingual world, thus ensuring a thriving future for California.

Web-based Resources

The resources on this web page are intended to support educators as they implement the EL Roadmap Policy.

These materials are not meant to be exhaustive but rather dynamic. The resources provided here are continually updated as new illustrative case examples become available.

Policy and Printed Document: This page contains the EL Roadmap Policy and the printable guidance document that, together with this web page, make up the CA EL Roadmap.

Research: This page contains research related to EL program development.

CA EL Roadmap Principles: These pages contain information on each of the principles and illustrative examples demonstrating each principle in action.

Characteristics of Examples: This page describes the characteristics of examples for inclusion in the CA EL Roadmap.

Illustrative Case Examples: This page contains illustrative case examples from the field that illustrate the CA EL Roadmap principles and elements in action.

Crosswalk to LCAP: This page contains a crosswalk between the CA EL Roadmap principles and the LCAP state priorities.

Resources: This page contains frequently asked questions about the CA EL Roadmap and resources for LEAs and the public to use. This page includes an "At a Glance" information sheet and presentations on the CA EL Roadmap.

Communications and Updates: This page contains letters and other communications on the CA EL Roadmap. This page also includes dates and locations of upcoming regional presentations and workshops.

Archives: This page contains previous EL Roadmap information including workgroup members and meetings that were held.

Last Reviewed: Monday, April 24, 2023

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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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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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California English Language Development Standards: Kindergarten Through Grade 12
California English Language Development Standards (PDF)
The California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) amplify the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy). The CA ELD Standards, when used in tandem with state content standards, assist English learner students to build English proficiency, refine the academic use of English, and provide students access to subject area content.

English learner students need a purpose for using language (social function), need to understand how to use the language meaningfully, and access resources to be knowledgeable in language selection to be precise and convey exact meaning.

The SBE adopted the CA ELD Standards in November 2012.

The CA ELD Standards are available as a free download. Printed publications of the CA ELD Standards may be purchased through the California Department of Education (CDE) Press Educational Resources Online Ordering web page.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan

Letter presenting the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan to the Governor
Following adoption of the CA ELD Standards, EC Section 60811.3 (e) required the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the SBE to present to the Governor, and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, a schedule and implementation plan for integrating the CA ELD Standards into the public education system.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan (PDF)
The CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan identifies major phases and activities in the implementation of the CA ELD Standards throughout California's educational system. The plan describes the philosophy of, and strategies for, the successful integration of the CA ELD Standards that align to the ELA/Literacy Standards to address English language and literacy skills English learner students need in key content areas. The goal of the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan is to serve as a guide of the major steps in the development, adoption, and implementation of the CA ELD Standards for LEAs.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Integrated ELD is instruction in which the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) are used in tandem with the state-adopted academic content standards (Title 5 California Code of Regulations [ CCR] Section 11300[c]).

Designated ELD is instruction provided during a protected time in the regular school day for focused instruction on the state-adopted ELD standards. During Designated ELD, English learners develop critical English language skills necessary for accessing academic content in English. (5 CCR Section 11300[a]).

The following resources are available to support administrators and teachers to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

The ELD Video Series tab contains videos demonstrating designated ELD and related integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in grades transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Integrated and Designated ELD Letter to the Field (Dated December 18, 2019)
The California Department of Education (CDE) and the SBE provides the field with guidance for integrated and designated ELD instruction and additional resources.

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. The toolkit was developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
A collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework, including integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
Videos from the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page are organized by key theme and area of focus, including integrated and designated ELD.

Content Standards and Curriculum Frameworks

Content Standards
Content standards defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

ELA/ELD Framework
The ELA/ELD framework, specifically Chapter 2, provides guidance for implementing the CA ELD Standards for integrated and designated ELD instruction. Chapters three through seven provide guidance for the implementation of ELA/ELD instruction specific to each grade level.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes Summary Sheet
The vignette summary sheet is organized so that each grade level section has a pair of vignettes that can be interpreted together: an ELA/Literacy with integrated ELD vignette and a companion designated ELD vignette.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
Snapshots and vignettes for each grade level with the chapter and page numbers, and indicates the different content areas each snapshot and vignette addresses in the ELA/ELD Framework.

All Curricular Frameworks
SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, health education, and other content areas.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

ELD Video Series Home | Transitional Kindergarten-Kindergarten Videos | Grade One Videos | Grade Two Videos | Grade Three Videos | Grade Four Videos | Grade Five Videos | Grade Six Videos | Grade Seven Videos | Grade Eight Videos | Grade Nine Videos | Grade Ten Videos | Grade Eleven Videos | Grade Twelve Videos

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

The videos in this series feature teachers delivering integrated and designated ELD instruction to English learner students. Teachers use the CA ELD Standards to design intentional and purposeful ELD instruction that supports English learners to learn English and apply academic use of English through various content areas. English learners are equipped with linguistic resources and experiences to meaningfully engage with grade-appropriate text and contribute to academic discussions with their peers and teachers.

The CDE ELD Video Series: Administrator's Guide for Facilitating Remote Professional Learning (DOCX) provides guidance and resources for facilitating remote professional learning using the CDE ELD Video Series.

For additional guidance on how to adapt ELD in distance learning, click on the ELD Distance Learning tab.

This video series aligns with the California English Learner Roadmap Policy, Principle Two-Intellectual Quality of Instruction and Meaningful Access, where English learners engage in intellectually rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster high levels of English proficiency. These experiences integrate language development, literacy, and content learning as well as provide access for comprehension and participation through native language instruction, native language support, and scaffolding lessons in English.

ELD Video Series Webinars

These webinars are designed to engage the field and support educators in incorporating the Integrated and Designated ELD Videos Series into professional learning settings.

The archived webinar recordings are available through the WestEd Webinar Series on the CDE Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series web page.

ELD in Distance Learning

Pursuant to EC Section 43503, LEAs offering distance learning shall include integrated and designated ELD instruction. The following resources are available to teachers and administrators to support the design and implementation of integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners in distance learning.

Distance Learning Instruction Planning Guidance
Guidance for distance learning instruction planning, including English language development for English learner students, in accordance to Senate Bill 98 .

Integrated and Designated ELD in Distance Learning

Support for Distance Learning: the History-Social Science and English Language Arts/English Language Development Frameworks, May 14, 2020 (Video; 51:18)
This presentation hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE) Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education and the California History-Social Science Project provides an overview of how the state-adopted curriculum frameworks in history-social science and ELA/ELD can support teachers and administrators in implementing a distance learning instructional program.

ELD Distance Learning Webinars

Distance Learning: ELD and Dual Language Instruction
The CDE presented and recorded this webinar on Distance Learning: English Language Development and Dual Language Instruction on May 14, 2020, as part of the CDE Distance Learning Series.

Distance Learning Series
Series of distance learning webinars on various topics related to changes due to Covid-19.

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) recorded a webinar highlighting how LEAs can support English learner students with online learning. The webinar takes the Sobrato Early Academic Language article by Heather Skibbins, " Six Considerations for Supporting English Learners with Distance Learning ," and breaks each of the six components down, providing practical resources that support educators at each step. The SBCSS webinar slides are also available.

This archived webinar provides upper elementary teachers ideas and activities to support 3 rd through 5 th grade students' oral language development by asking questions that promote student analysis of a text's key themes in distance learning environments.

Professional Learning Resources

These resources were developed by the California Department of Education (CDE) and outside agencies to assist educators implement the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

CDE Resources

The Professional Learning Modules (PLMs) are designed to support educators in delivering curriculum aligned to the California State Standards. The PLMs include the CA ELD Standards in the ELD instructional practice. The CA ELD Standards PLMs provide guidance for using the CA ELD Standards in tandem with the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies (ELA), Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy), and other content standards.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Click on the Integrated-Designated ELD tab to find these and other resources that support teachers and administrators to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

Click on the ELD Video Series tab to find the videos demonstrating designated ELD and integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources supports the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework

Other Resources

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
This toolkit includes a resource for teachers to help English learner students accomplish particular learning goals. The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. It addresses reading, writing, listening, and speaking for literacy in the twenty-first century, connects to task types found in the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California, and provides a checklist that includes strategies for word, sentence, and text level understanding. The toolkit was developed by the CISC ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

ELD Instructional Resources

The following resources are available to support teachers and administrators as they design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students in ELA, mathematics, science, and other content areas.

English Language Development

English Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
Spanish Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
These brochures explain the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) to parents/guardians, providing insights into what students will learn and highlighting the progression from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework.

Additional California Department of Education (CDE) Resources

Spanish Language Development Standards
The Spanish Language Development Standards are the Spanish translation of the CA ELD Standards with linguistic augmentations.

Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents
The Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents is a secure database to assist LEA staff in locating parent notification documents translated into non-English languages.

California State Content Standards

Next Generation Science Standards for California
The Next Generation Science Standards were developed to prepare California students to be future citizens and future scientist.

Content Standards
Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world language, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

Curriculum Frameworks

Science Framework
The 2016 Science Framework was developed to support the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Mathematics Framework
The 2013 Mathematics Framework supports the implementation of the CA Mathematics Standards by emphasizing mathematical instruction and learning that focus on key topics, build mathematical understanding and fluency in a coherent manner, and develop students' ability to apply mathematics creatively to analyze and solve complex problems.

All Curricular Frameworks
The SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, career technical education, health education, and other content areas.

California English Learner Roadmap Policy

CA English Learner Roadmap (CA EL Roadmap) Policy
The CA EL Roadmap SBE Policy: Educational Program and Services for English Learners explicitly focuses on English learner students in the context of the state's efforts to improve the educational system, the quality of teaching and learning, and educational outcomes. It centers on standards, curriculum frameworks, assessment, accountability and school improvement, educator quality, early childhood and preschool, social and family support services, parent and community involvement, and higher education. Its purpose is to promote local capacity-building and continuous improvement in each of these areas and their interrelationship, based on evidence of effectiveness from local experience as well as the most current rigorous research evidence that speaks to the strengths and needs of the diverse population of English learner students.

CDE Publications

The 2010 CDE publication, Improving Education for English Learners: Research-Based Approaches, assists school districts in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs for English learner students. It also assists educators in addressing the instructional needs of English learner students and supporting the implementation of ELD, as well as the subject-matter standards and frameworks. This publication is available for purchase on the CDE Press Online Ordering web page.

State and Federal Legal Citations

California Education for a Global Economy Initiative (CA Ed.G.E.)-Proposition 58
School districts and county offices of education will solicit input on, and provide to students, effective and appropriate instructional methods including, but not limited to, establishing language acquisition programs, as defined in EC Section 306. This requirement is intended to ensure that all students, including English learners and native speakers of English, have access to the core academic content standards, including the English language development standards, as applicable, and become proficient in English.

California Code of Regulations

CA Ed.G.E. Initiative-Proposition 58
The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative (Proposition 58) ensures that all children in California public schools receive the highest quality education, master the English language, and access high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based language programs that prepare them to fully participate in a global economy. The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts and county offices of education to establish language acquisition programs for both native and non-native English speakers, and requires school districts and county offices of education to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs.

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California English Language Development Standards: Kindergarten Through Grade 12
California English Language Development Standards (PDF)
The California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) amplify the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy). The CA ELD Standards, when used in tandem with state content standards, assist English learner students to build English proficiency, refine the academic use of English, and provide students access to subject area content.

English learner students need a purpose for using language (social function), need to understand how to use the language meaningfully, and access resources to be knowledgeable in language selection to be precise and convey exact meaning.

The SBE adopted the CA ELD Standards in November 2012.

The CA ELD Standards are available as a free download. Printed publications of the CA ELD Standards may be purchased through the California Department of Education (CDE) Press Educational Resources Online Ordering web page.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan

Letter presenting the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan to the Governor
Following adoption of the CA ELD Standards, EC Section 60811.3 (e) required the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the SBE to present to the Governor, and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, a schedule and implementation plan for integrating the CA ELD Standards into the public education system.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan (PDF)
The CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan identifies major phases and activities in the implementation of the CA ELD Standards throughout California's educational system. The plan describes the philosophy of, and strategies for, the successful integration of the CA ELD Standards that align to the ELA/Literacy Standards to address English language and literacy skills English learner students need in key content areas. The goal of the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan is to serve as a guide of the major steps in the development, adoption, and implementation of the CA ELD Standards for LEAs.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Integrated ELD is instruction in which the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) are used in tandem with the state-adopted academic content standards (Title 5 California Code of Regulations [ CCR] Section 11300[c]).

Designated ELD is instruction provided during a protected time in the regular school day for focused instruction on the state-adopted ELD standards. During Designated ELD, English learners develop critical English language skills necessary for accessing academic content in English. (5 CCR Section 11300[a]).

The following resources are available to support administrators and teachers to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

The ELD Video Series tab contains videos demonstrating designated ELD and related integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in grades transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Integrated and Designated ELD Letter to the Field (Dated December 18, 2019)
The California Department of Education (CDE) and the SBE provides the field with guidance for integrated and designated ELD instruction and additional resources.

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. The toolkit was developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
A collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework, including integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
Videos from the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page are organized by key theme and area of focus, including integrated and designated ELD.

Content Standards and Curriculum Frameworks

Content Standards
Content standards defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

ELA/ELD Framework
The ELA/ELD framework, specifically Chapter 2, provides guidance for implementing the CA ELD Standards for integrated and designated ELD instruction. Chapters three through seven provide guidance for the implementation of ELA/ELD instruction specific to each grade level.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes Summary Sheet
The vignette summary sheet is organized so that each grade level section has a pair of vignettes that can be interpreted together: an ELA/Literacy with integrated ELD vignette and a companion designated ELD vignette.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
Snapshots and vignettes for each grade level with the chapter and page numbers, and indicates the different content areas each snapshot and vignette addresses in the ELA/ELD Framework.

All Curricular Frameworks
SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, health education, and other content areas.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

ELD Video Series Home | Transitional Kindergarten-Kindergarten Videos | Grade One Videos | Grade Two Videos | Grade Three Videos | Grade Four Videos | Grade Five Videos | Grade Six Videos | Grade Seven Videos | Grade Eight Videos | Grade Nine Videos | Grade Ten Videos | Grade Eleven Videos | Grade Twelve Videos

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

The videos in this series feature teachers delivering integrated and designated ELD instruction to English learner students. Teachers use the CA ELD Standards to design intentional and purposeful ELD instruction that supports English learners to learn English and apply academic use of English through various content areas. English learners are equipped with linguistic resources and experiences to meaningfully engage with grade-appropriate text and contribute to academic discussions with their peers and teachers.

The CDE ELD Video Series: Administrator's Guide for Facilitating Remote Professional Learning (DOCX) provides guidance and resources for facilitating remote professional learning using the CDE ELD Video Series.

For additional guidance on how to adapt ELD in distance learning, click on the ELD Distance Learning tab.

This video series aligns with the California English Learner Roadmap Policy, Principle Two-Intellectual Quality of Instruction and Meaningful Access, where English learners engage in intellectually rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster high levels of English proficiency. These experiences integrate language development, literacy, and content learning as well as provide access for comprehension and participation through native language instruction, native language support, and scaffolding lessons in English.

ELD Video Series Webinars

These webinars are designed to engage the field and support educators in incorporating the Integrated and Designated ELD Videos Series into professional learning settings.

The archived webinar recordings are available through the WestEd Webinar Series on the CDE Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series web page.

ELD in Distance Learning

Pursuant to EC Section 43503, LEAs offering distance learning shall include integrated and designated ELD instruction. The following resources are available to teachers and administrators to support the design and implementation of integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners in distance learning.

Distance Learning Instruction Planning Guidance
Guidance for distance learning instruction planning, including English language development for English learner students, in accordance to Senate Bill 98 .

Integrated and Designated ELD in Distance Learning

Support for Distance Learning: the History-Social Science and English Language Arts/English Language Development Frameworks, May 14, 2020 (Video; 51:18)
This presentation hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE) Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education and the California History-Social Science Project provides an overview of how the state-adopted curriculum frameworks in history-social science and ELA/ELD can support teachers and administrators in implementing a distance learning instructional program.

ELD Distance Learning Webinars

Distance Learning: ELD and Dual Language Instruction
The CDE presented and recorded this webinar on Distance Learning: English Language Development and Dual Language Instruction on May 14, 2020, as part of the CDE Distance Learning Series.

Distance Learning Series
Series of distance learning webinars on various topics related to changes due to Covid-19.

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) recorded a webinar highlighting how LEAs can support English learner students with online learning. The webinar takes the Sobrato Early Academic Language article by Heather Skibbins, " Six Considerations for Supporting English Learners with Distance Learning ," and breaks each of the six components down, providing practical resources that support educators at each step. The SBCSS webinar slides are also available.

This archived webinar provides upper elementary teachers ideas and activities to support 3 rd through 5 th grade students' oral language development by asking questions that promote student analysis of a text's key themes in distance learning environments.

Professional Learning Resources

These resources were developed by the California Department of Education (CDE) and outside agencies to assist educators implement the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

CDE Resources

The Professional Learning Modules (PLMs) are designed to support educators in delivering curriculum aligned to the California State Standards. The PLMs include the CA ELD Standards in the ELD instructional practice. The CA ELD Standards PLMs provide guidance for using the CA ELD Standards in tandem with the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies (ELA), Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy), and other content standards.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Click on the Integrated-Designated ELD tab to find these and other resources that support teachers and administrators to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

Click on the ELD Video Series tab to find the videos demonstrating designated ELD and integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources supports the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework

Other Resources

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
This toolkit includes a resource for teachers to help English learner students accomplish particular learning goals. The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. It addresses reading, writing, listening, and speaking for literacy in the twenty-first century, connects to task types found in the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California, and provides a checklist that includes strategies for word, sentence, and text level understanding. The toolkit was developed by the CISC ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

ELD Instructional Resources

The following resources are available to support teachers and administrators as they design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students in ELA, mathematics, science, and other content areas.

English Language Development

English Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
Spanish Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
These brochures explain the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) to parents/guardians, providing insights into what students will learn and highlighting the progression from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework.

Additional California Department of Education (CDE) Resources

Spanish Language Development Standards
The Spanish Language Development Standards are the Spanish translation of the CA ELD Standards with linguistic augmentations.

Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents
The Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents is a secure database to assist LEA staff in locating parent notification documents translated into non-English languages.

California State Content Standards

Next Generation Science Standards for California
The Next Generation Science Standards were developed to prepare California students to be future citizens and future scientist.

Content Standards
Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world language, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

Curriculum Frameworks

Science Framework
The 2016 Science Framework was developed to support the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Mathematics Framework
The 2013 Mathematics Framework supports the implementation of the CA Mathematics Standards by emphasizing mathematical instruction and learning that focus on key topics, build mathematical understanding and fluency in a coherent manner, and develop students' ability to apply mathematics creatively to analyze and solve complex problems.

All Curricular Frameworks
The SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, career technical education, health education, and other content areas.

California English Learner Roadmap Policy

CA English Learner Roadmap (CA EL Roadmap) Policy
The CA EL Roadmap SBE Policy: Educational Program and Services for English Learners explicitly focuses on English learner students in the context of the state's efforts to improve the educational system, the quality of teaching and learning, and educational outcomes. It centers on standards, curriculum frameworks, assessment, accountability and school improvement, educator quality, early childhood and preschool, social and family support services, parent and community involvement, and higher education. Its purpose is to promote local capacity-building and continuous improvement in each of these areas and their interrelationship, based on evidence of effectiveness from local experience as well as the most current rigorous research evidence that speaks to the strengths and needs of the diverse population of English learner students.

CDE Publications

The 2010 CDE publication, Improving Education for English Learners: Research-Based Approaches, assists school districts in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs for English learner students. It also assists educators in addressing the instructional needs of English learner students and supporting the implementation of ELD, as well as the subject-matter standards and frameworks. This publication is available for purchase on the CDE Press Online Ordering web page.

State and Federal Legal Citations

California Education for a Global Economy Initiative (CA Ed.G.E.)-Proposition 58
School districts and county offices of education will solicit input on, and provide to students, effective and appropriate instructional methods including, but not limited to, establishing language acquisition programs, as defined in EC Section 306. This requirement is intended to ensure that all students, including English learners and native speakers of English, have access to the core academic content standards, including the English language development standards, as applicable, and become proficient in English.

California Code of Regulations

CA Ed.G.E. Initiative-Proposition 58
The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative (Proposition 58) ensures that all children in California public schools receive the highest quality education, master the English language, and access high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based language programs that prepare them to fully participate in a global economy. The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts and county offices of education to establish language acquisition programs for both native and non-native English speakers, and requires school districts and county offices of education to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs.

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Each of the domain (listen, speak, read, and writing) measures a child's proficiency with English as determined by the English Language Proficiency Assessments of California (ELPAC).

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The content standards adopted by the California State Board of Education are listed below: Printed publications can be purchased from CDE Press Educational Resources Catalog.

Current Standards

Search the California Content Standards
This application contains the 12 California content standards. The application is designed so educators can quickly find, search, and sort relevant standards across disciplines to aid in instructional planning and assessment. This is a web view of our available mobile application, which we encourage you to download. You can find more information about the mobile application on the CA Standards Mobile Application web page.

English Language Arts

Mathematics

English Language Development

English Language Development 2012

Brochures for Parents/Guardians
These brochures on the ELA/literacy standards provide parents/guardians insights into what their children are learning as they progress through the grade levels. The brochures also offer suggestions for parents/guardians to support their students' learning and a list of additional resources.
Spanish

Career Technical Education

Computer Science

Health Education

History-Social Science

History-Social Science, Adopted October 1998 (PDF)

Brochures for Parents/Guardians
These brochures on the history-social science framework provide parents/guardians insights into what their children are learning as they progress through the grade levels. The brochures also provide a brief summary of the instructional shifts in the framework.

Model School Library

Physical Education

Science

California Next Generation Science Standards

Brochures for Parents/Guardians
These brochures on the science standards provide parents/guardians insights into what their children are learning as they progress through the grade levels. The brochures also offer suggestions for parents/guardians to support their students' learning and a list of additional resources.
Spanish

Arts Education

The State Board of Education (SBE) adopted the California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve ( Arts Standards) on January 9, 2019.To download the publication version of the standards, select the link below:

Information about the 2019 Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards Revision is available on the California Arts Standards Web page.

World Languages

The State Board of Education (SBE) adopted the World Languages Standards for Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve on January 9, 2019. To download the publication version of the standards, select the link below:

Previous Content Standards

Questions: Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division | CFIRD@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0881

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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About the App

The CA Dashboard mobile app provides easy access for parents and educators on school and district progress so they can participate in decisions to improve student learning.

Californians can use the CA Dashboard mobile app to easily access information based on the California School Dashboard . The Dashboard is California's new accountability system and helps parents and educators identify strengths and areas for improvement. Through the Dashboard, California reports how districts, schools (including alternative schools serving high-risk students), and student groups are performing across state measures and responding to local indicator measures.

Features

The CA Dashboard allows for easy access to the state and local indicators through tabbed navigation which include the following three tab buttons:

Academic

English Language Arts

Mathematics

English Learner Progress

College/Career

Implementation of State Standards

Engagement

Chronic Absenteeism

Graduation Rate

Access to a Broad Course of Study

Coordination of Services for Foster Youth (limited to county offices of education)

Climate

Suspension Rate

Basics: Teachers, Instructional Materials, Facilities

Parent Engagement

Local Climate Survey

Coordination of Services for Expelled Youth (limited to county offices of education)

Application Development

Funding to support the development and launch of the CA Dashboard mobile app was provided to the San Joaquin County Office of Education through the 2018-19 (Assembly Bill 99, Sec. 77) State Budget trailer bill.

For more information on the Dashboard, contact the California Department of Education Academic Accountability Unit by email at aau@cde.ca.gov.

Screenshots

System Requirements

iOS Devices
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone.

Android Devices
Android Version 5.0 (Lollipop) and up

Version History

1.0.5 (March 26, 2020) - Updated the app to include language metrics.

1.0.4 (January 16, 2020) - This update includes added support for Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese along with an improved language selection interface.

1.0.3 (October 2019, iOS only) - This update fixes UI issues when dark mode is enabled.

1.0.2 (October 2019) - Updates include:

Version number of the app at the bottom of the home screen.

Years menu has been updated to hide inactive reports.

1.0.1 (August 2019) - Added Purpose and Overview

1.0 (June 2019) - Initial release of CA Dashboard.

Legal Notification

Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Last Reviewed: Monday, November 29, 2021

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These toolkits are designed to help classroom teachers understand and make meaning of the California English Learner Roadmap policy. They include tools for individual and collective assessment of practices through the lens of the EL Roadmap principles, enabling teachers to hone in on their own professional learning needs and priorities. Going beyond the classroom, the tools also help teachers think about the kinds of supports and services needed in their school to support English learners. Finally, each toolkit lists resources teachers can access for their own learning and for their participation in school and district level dialogues about enhancing instructional practices and programs.

The set of EL Roadmap Teacher Toolkits includes: The Elementary Teacher Toolkit, The Middle School Teacher Toolkit, a High School Teacher Toolkit and an Administrator's Guidance Document on how to engage teachers with the EL Roadmap Toolkits.

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DataQuest provides meaningful data and statistics about California's K-12 public educational system that supports a wide variety of informational, research, and policy needs. Summary and detailed data reports are available for multiple subject areas at the school, district, county, and state levels.

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The Newcomer Tool Kit is designed to help U.S. educators; elementary and secondary teachers, principals, and other school staff who work directly with immigrant students-including asylees and refugees-and their families.

The Newcomer Tool Kit has 5 chapters, and contains an overview, sample tools, and resources.

Updated Download the entire Newcomer Tool Kit (PDF, 4 MB)

Newcomer Toolkit - Chapters:

1. Who are our Newcomers?

2. Welcoming Newcomers to a Safe and Thriving School Environment

3. Supporting Newcomers' Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs

4. Providing High-Quality Instruction for Newcomers

5. Establishing Partnerships with Families

To request the tool kit in an alternate format as a reasonable accommodation, i.e. large print, CD Rom or audio, please contact Melissa Escalante by phone, 202-401-1407 or email at: Melissa.Escalante@ed.gov.

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California English Language Development Standards: Kindergarten Through Grade 12
California English Language Development Standards (PDF)
The California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) amplify the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy). The CA ELD Standards, when used in tandem with state content standards, assist English learner students to build English proficiency, refine the academic use of English, and provide students access to subject area content.

English learner students need a purpose for using language (social function), need to understand how to use the language meaningfully, and access resources to be knowledgeable in language selection to be precise and convey exact meaning.

The SBE adopted the CA ELD Standards in November 2012.

The CA ELD Standards are available as a free download. Printed publications of the CA ELD Standards may be purchased through the California Department of Education (CDE) Press Educational Resources Online Ordering web page.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan

Letter presenting the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan to the Governor
Following adoption of the CA ELD Standards, EC Section 60811.3 (e) required the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the SBE to present to the Governor, and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, a schedule and implementation plan for integrating the CA ELD Standards into the public education system.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan (PDF)
The CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan identifies major phases and activities in the implementation of the CA ELD Standards throughout California's educational system. The plan describes the philosophy of, and strategies for, the successful integration of the CA ELD Standards that align to the ELA/Literacy Standards to address English language and literacy skills English learner students need in key content areas. The goal of the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan is to serve as a guide of the major steps in the development, adoption, and implementation of the CA ELD Standards for LEAs.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Integrated ELD is instruction in which the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) are used in tandem with the state-adopted academic content standards (Title 5 California Code of Regulations [ CCR] Section 11300[c]).

Designated ELD is instruction provided during a protected time in the regular school day for focused instruction on the state-adopted ELD standards. During Designated ELD, English learners develop critical English language skills necessary for accessing academic content in English. (5 CCR Section 11300[a]).

The following resources are available to support administrators and teachers to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

The ELD Video Series tab contains videos demonstrating designated ELD and related integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in grades transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Integrated and Designated ELD Letter to the Field (Dated December 18, 2019)
The California Department of Education (CDE) and the SBE provides the field with guidance for integrated and designated ELD instruction and additional resources.

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. The toolkit was developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
A collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework, including integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
Videos from the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page are organized by key theme and area of focus, including integrated and designated ELD.

Content Standards and Curriculum Frameworks

Content Standards
Content standards defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

ELA/ELD Framework
The ELA/ELD framework, specifically Chapter 2, provides guidance for implementing the CA ELD Standards for integrated and designated ELD instruction. Chapters three through seven provide guidance for the implementation of ELA/ELD instruction specific to each grade level.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes Summary Sheet
The vignette summary sheet is organized so that each grade level section has a pair of vignettes that can be interpreted together: an ELA/Literacy with integrated ELD vignette and a companion designated ELD vignette.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
Snapshots and vignettes for each grade level with the chapter and page numbers, and indicates the different content areas each snapshot and vignette addresses in the ELA/ELD Framework.

All Curricular Frameworks
SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, health education, and other content areas.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

ELD Video Series Home | Transitional Kindergarten-Kindergarten Videos | Grade One Videos | Grade Two Videos | Grade Three Videos | Grade Four Videos | Grade Five Videos | Grade Six Videos | Grade Seven Videos | Grade Eight Videos | Grade Nine Videos | Grade Ten Videos | Grade Eleven Videos | Grade Twelve Videos

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

The videos in this series feature teachers delivering integrated and designated ELD instruction to English learner students. Teachers use the CA ELD Standards to design intentional and purposeful ELD instruction that supports English learners to learn English and apply academic use of English through various content areas. English learners are equipped with linguistic resources and experiences to meaningfully engage with grade-appropriate text and contribute to academic discussions with their peers and teachers.

The CDE ELD Video Series: Administrator's Guide for Facilitating Remote Professional Learning (DOCX) provides guidance and resources for facilitating remote professional learning using the CDE ELD Video Series.

For additional guidance on how to adapt ELD in distance learning, click on the ELD Distance Learning tab.

This video series aligns with the California English Learner Roadmap Policy, Principle Two-Intellectual Quality of Instruction and Meaningful Access, where English learners engage in intellectually rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster high levels of English proficiency. These experiences integrate language development, literacy, and content learning as well as provide access for comprehension and participation through native language instruction, native language support, and scaffolding lessons in English.

ELD Video Series Webinars

These webinars are designed to engage the field and support educators in incorporating the Integrated and Designated ELD Videos Series into professional learning settings.

The archived webinar recordings are available through the WestEd Webinar Series on the CDE Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series web page.

ELD in Distance Learning

Pursuant to EC Section 43503, LEAs offering distance learning shall include integrated and designated ELD instruction. The following resources are available to teachers and administrators to support the design and implementation of integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners in distance learning.

Distance Learning Instruction Planning Guidance
Guidance for distance learning instruction planning, including English language development for English learner students, in accordance to Senate Bill 98 .

Integrated and Designated ELD in Distance Learning

Support for Distance Learning: the History-Social Science and English Language Arts/English Language Development Frameworks, May 14, 2020 (Video; 51:18)
This presentation hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE) Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education and the California History-Social Science Project provides an overview of how the state-adopted curriculum frameworks in history-social science and ELA/ELD can support teachers and administrators in implementing a distance learning instructional program.

ELD Distance Learning Webinars

Distance Learning: ELD and Dual Language Instruction
The CDE presented and recorded this webinar on Distance Learning: English Language Development and Dual Language Instruction on May 14, 2020, as part of the CDE Distance Learning Series.

Distance Learning Series
Series of distance learning webinars on various topics related to changes due to Covid-19.

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) recorded a webinar highlighting how LEAs can support English learner students with online learning. The webinar takes the Sobrato Early Academic Language article by Heather Skibbins, " Six Considerations for Supporting English Learners with Distance Learning ," and breaks each of the six components down, providing practical resources that support educators at each step. The SBCSS webinar slides are also available.

This archived webinar provides upper elementary teachers ideas and activities to support 3 rd through 5 th grade students' oral language development by asking questions that promote student analysis of a text's key themes in distance learning environments.

Professional Learning Resources

These resources were developed by the California Department of Education (CDE) and outside agencies to assist educators implement the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

CDE Resources

The Professional Learning Modules (PLMs) are designed to support educators in delivering curriculum aligned to the California State Standards. The PLMs include the CA ELD Standards in the ELD instructional practice. The CA ELD Standards PLMs provide guidance for using the CA ELD Standards in tandem with the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies (ELA), Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy), and other content standards.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Click on the Integrated-Designated ELD tab to find these and other resources that support teachers and administrators to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

Click on the ELD Video Series tab to find the videos demonstrating designated ELD and integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources supports the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework

Other Resources

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
This toolkit includes a resource for teachers to help English learner students accomplish particular learning goals. The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. It addresses reading, writing, listening, and speaking for literacy in the twenty-first century, connects to task types found in the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California, and provides a checklist that includes strategies for word, sentence, and text level understanding. The toolkit was developed by the CISC ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

ELD Instructional Resources

The following resources are available to support teachers and administrators as they design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students in ELA, mathematics, science, and other content areas.

English Language Development

English Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
Spanish Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
These brochures explain the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) to parents/guardians, providing insights into what students will learn and highlighting the progression from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework.

Additional California Department of Education (CDE) Resources

Spanish Language Development Standards
The Spanish Language Development Standards are the Spanish translation of the CA ELD Standards with linguistic augmentations.

Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents
The Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents is a secure database to assist LEA staff in locating parent notification documents translated into non-English languages.

California State Content Standards

Next Generation Science Standards for California
The Next Generation Science Standards were developed to prepare California students to be future citizens and future scientist.

Content Standards
Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world language, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

Curriculum Frameworks

Science Framework
The 2016 Science Framework was developed to support the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Mathematics Framework
The 2013 Mathematics Framework supports the implementation of the CA Mathematics Standards by emphasizing mathematical instruction and learning that focus on key topics, build mathematical understanding and fluency in a coherent manner, and develop students' ability to apply mathematics creatively to analyze and solve complex problems.

All Curricular Frameworks
The SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, career technical education, health education, and other content areas.

California English Learner Roadmap Policy

CA English Learner Roadmap (CA EL Roadmap) Policy
The CA EL Roadmap SBE Policy: Educational Program and Services for English Learners explicitly focuses on English learner students in the context of the state's efforts to improve the educational system, the quality of teaching and learning, and educational outcomes. It centers on standards, curriculum frameworks, assessment, accountability and school improvement, educator quality, early childhood and preschool, social and family support services, parent and community involvement, and higher education. Its purpose is to promote local capacity-building and continuous improvement in each of these areas and their interrelationship, based on evidence of effectiveness from local experience as well as the most current rigorous research evidence that speaks to the strengths and needs of the diverse population of English learner students.

CDE Publications

The 2010 CDE publication, Improving Education for English Learners: Research-Based Approaches, assists school districts in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs for English learner students. It also assists educators in addressing the instructional needs of English learner students and supporting the implementation of ELD, as well as the subject-matter standards and frameworks. This publication is available for purchase on the CDE Press Online Ordering web page.

State and Federal Legal Citations

California Education for a Global Economy Initiative (CA Ed.G.E.)-Proposition 58
School districts and county offices of education will solicit input on, and provide to students, effective and appropriate instructional methods including, but not limited to, establishing language acquisition programs, as defined in EC Section 306. This requirement is intended to ensure that all students, including English learners and native speakers of English, have access to the core academic content standards, including the English language development standards, as applicable, and become proficient in English.

California Code of Regulations

CA Ed.G.E. Initiative-Proposition 58
The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative (Proposition 58) ensures that all children in California public schools receive the highest quality education, master the English language, and access high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based language programs that prepare them to fully participate in a global economy. The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts and county offices of education to establish language acquisition programs for both native and non-native English speakers, and requires school districts and county offices of education to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs.

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The English language development (ELD) standards, ELD video series, information, and resources to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

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ELPAC for CA Accessibility Resources for Operational Testing

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These toolkits are designed to help classroom teachers understand and make meaning of the California English Learner Roadmap policy. They include tools for individual and collective assessment of practices through the lens of the EL Roadmap principles, enabling teachers to hone in on their own professional learning needs and priorities. Going beyond the classroom, the tools also help teachers think about the kinds of supports and services needed in their school to support English learners. Finally, each toolkit lists resources teachers can access for their own learning and for their participation in school and district level dialogues about enhancing instructional practices and programs.

The set of EL Roadmap Teacher Toolkits includes: The Elementary Teacher Toolkit, The Middle School Teacher Toolkit, a High School Teacher Toolkit and an Administrator's Guidance Document on how to engage teachers with the EL Roadmap Toolkits.

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English Learner Tool Kit Updated with ESSA references. OELA's EL Tool Kit was published in 2015 as a companion to support the 2015 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) produced by the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and the Department of Justice, outlining legal obligations for ELs. Some chapters of the tool kit have been updated related to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

The English Learner Tool Kit helps state and local education agencies help English Learners (ELs) by fulfilling these obligations.

The Toolkit has 10 chapters (one for each section of the DCL), and contains an overview, sample tools, and resources.

New Download the entire English Learner Tool Kit (PDF, 9MB)

Introduction

Chapters

To request the tool kit in an alternate format as a reasonable accommodation, i.e. Braille, large print, CD Rom or audio, please contact Melissa Escalante by phone, 202-401-1407 or via email at: Melissa.Escalante@ed.gov.

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The Office of English Language Acquisition's English Learner Tool Kit.

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CA Practitioners' Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities 

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2019–2020 Online Summative ELPAC Test Administration Manual

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2019–2020 Online Summative ELPAC Test Administration Manual

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Domain Information Sheet Summative ELPAC - Speaking Domain

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California Department of Education

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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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Californians Together

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The LCAP Toolkit: Using Research-Based Tools to Promote Equity for English Learners are aligned to the aspirational goals of the new English Learner Roadmap. Along with the required transparency for targeted funding, the Toolkit provides important opportunities for educators and advocates to participate effectively in LCAP development.

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Grade-Five Chapter of the Mathematics Framework

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Grade-Five Chapter of the Mathematics Framework

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IMPERIAL COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

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EL SWD | Imperial County Office of Education

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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.

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California English Language Development Standards: Kindergarten Through Grade 12
California English Language Development Standards (PDF)
The California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) amplify the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy). The CA ELD Standards, when used in tandem with state content standards, assist English learner students to build English proficiency, refine the academic use of English, and provide students access to subject area content.

English learner students need a purpose for using language (social function), need to understand how to use the language meaningfully, and access resources to be knowledgeable in language selection to be precise and convey exact meaning.

The SBE adopted the CA ELD Standards in November 2012.

The CA ELD Standards are available as a free download. Printed publications of the CA ELD Standards may be purchased through the California Department of Education (CDE) Press Educational Resources Online Ordering web page.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan

Letter presenting the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan to the Governor
Following adoption of the CA ELD Standards, EC Section 60811.3 (e) required the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the SBE to present to the Governor, and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, a schedule and implementation plan for integrating the CA ELD Standards into the public education system.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan (PDF)
The CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan identifies major phases and activities in the implementation of the CA ELD Standards throughout California's educational system. The plan describes the philosophy of, and strategies for, the successful integration of the CA ELD Standards that align to the ELA/Literacy Standards to address English language and literacy skills English learner students need in key content areas. The goal of the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan is to serve as a guide of the major steps in the development, adoption, and implementation of the CA ELD Standards for LEAs.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Integrated ELD is instruction in which the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) are used in tandem with the state-adopted academic content standards (Title 5 California Code of Regulations [ CCR] Section 11300[c]).

Designated ELD is instruction provided during a protected time in the regular school day for focused instruction on the state-adopted ELD standards. During Designated ELD, English learners develop critical English language skills necessary for accessing academic content in English. (5 CCR Section 11300[a]).

The following resources are available to support administrators and teachers to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

The ELD Video Series tab contains videos demonstrating designated ELD and related integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in grades transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Integrated and Designated ELD Letter to the Field (Dated December 18, 2019)
The California Department of Education (CDE) and the SBE provides the field with guidance for integrated and designated ELD instruction and additional resources.

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. The toolkit was developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
A collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework, including integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
Videos from the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page are organized by key theme and area of focus, including integrated and designated ELD.

Content Standards and Curriculum Frameworks

Content Standards
Content standards defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

ELA/ELD Framework
The ELA/ELD framework, specifically Chapter 2, provides guidance for implementing the CA ELD Standards for integrated and designated ELD instruction. Chapters three through seven provide guidance for the implementation of ELA/ELD instruction specific to each grade level.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes Summary Sheet
The vignette summary sheet is organized so that each grade level section has a pair of vignettes that can be interpreted together: an ELA/Literacy with integrated ELD vignette and a companion designated ELD vignette.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
Snapshots and vignettes for each grade level with the chapter and page numbers, and indicates the different content areas each snapshot and vignette addresses in the ELA/ELD Framework.

All Curricular Frameworks
SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, health education, and other content areas.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

ELD Video Series Home | Transitional Kindergarten-Kindergarten Videos | Grade One Videos | Grade Two Videos | Grade Three Videos | Grade Four Videos | Grade Five Videos | Grade Six Videos | Grade Seven Videos | Grade Eight Videos | Grade Nine Videos | Grade Ten Videos | Grade Eleven Videos | Grade Twelve Videos

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

The videos in this series feature teachers delivering integrated and designated ELD instruction to English learner students. Teachers use the CA ELD Standards to design intentional and purposeful ELD instruction that supports English learners to learn English and apply academic use of English through various content areas. English learners are equipped with linguistic resources and experiences to meaningfully engage with grade-appropriate text and contribute to academic discussions with their peers and teachers.

The CDE ELD Video Series: Administrator's Guide for Facilitating Remote Professional Learning (DOCX) provides guidance and resources for facilitating remote professional learning using the CDE ELD Video Series.

For additional guidance on how to adapt ELD in distance learning, click on the ELD Distance Learning tab.

This video series aligns with the California English Learner Roadmap Policy, Principle Two-Intellectual Quality of Instruction and Meaningful Access, where English learners engage in intellectually rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster high levels of English proficiency. These experiences integrate language development, literacy, and content learning as well as provide access for comprehension and participation through native language instruction, native language support, and scaffolding lessons in English.

ELD Video Series Webinars

These webinars are designed to engage the field and support educators in incorporating the Integrated and Designated ELD Videos Series into professional learning settings.

The archived webinar recordings are available through the WestEd Webinar Series on the CDE Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series web page.

ELD in Distance Learning

Pursuant to EC Section 43503, LEAs offering distance learning shall include integrated and designated ELD instruction. The following resources are available to teachers and administrators to support the design and implementation of integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners in distance learning.

Distance Learning Instruction Planning Guidance
Guidance for distance learning instruction planning, including English language development for English learner students, in accordance to Senate Bill 98 .

Integrated and Designated ELD in Distance Learning

Support for Distance Learning: the History-Social Science and English Language Arts/English Language Development Frameworks, May 14, 2020 (Video; 51:18)
This presentation hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE) Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education and the California History-Social Science Project provides an overview of how the state-adopted curriculum frameworks in history-social science and ELA/ELD can support teachers and administrators in implementing a distance learning instructional program.

ELD Distance Learning Webinars

Distance Learning: ELD and Dual Language Instruction
The CDE presented and recorded this webinar on Distance Learning: English Language Development and Dual Language Instruction on May 14, 2020, as part of the CDE Distance Learning Series.

Distance Learning Series
Series of distance learning webinars on various topics related to changes due to Covid-19.

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) recorded a webinar highlighting how LEAs can support English learner students with online learning. The webinar takes the Sobrato Early Academic Language article by Heather Skibbins, " Six Considerations for Supporting English Learners with Distance Learning ," and breaks each of the six components down, providing practical resources that support educators at each step. The SBCSS webinar slides are also available.

This archived webinar provides upper elementary teachers ideas and activities to support 3 rd through 5 th grade students' oral language development by asking questions that promote student analysis of a text's key themes in distance learning environments.

Professional Learning Resources

These resources were developed by the California Department of Education (CDE) and outside agencies to assist educators implement the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

CDE Resources

The Professional Learning Modules (PLMs) are designed to support educators in delivering curriculum aligned to the California State Standards. The PLMs include the CA ELD Standards in the ELD instructional practice. The CA ELD Standards PLMs provide guidance for using the CA ELD Standards in tandem with the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies (ELA), Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy), and other content standards.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Click on the Integrated-Designated ELD tab to find these and other resources that support teachers and administrators to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

Click on the ELD Video Series tab to find the videos demonstrating designated ELD and integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources supports the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework

Other Resources

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
This toolkit includes a resource for teachers to help English learner students accomplish particular learning goals. The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. It addresses reading, writing, listening, and speaking for literacy in the twenty-first century, connects to task types found in the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California, and provides a checklist that includes strategies for word, sentence, and text level understanding. The toolkit was developed by the CISC ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

ELD Instructional Resources

The following resources are available to support teachers and administrators as they design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students in ELA, mathematics, science, and other content areas.

English Language Development

English Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
Spanish Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
These brochures explain the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) to parents/guardians, providing insights into what students will learn and highlighting the progression from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework.

Additional California Department of Education (CDE) Resources

Spanish Language Development Standards
The Spanish Language Development Standards are the Spanish translation of the CA ELD Standards with linguistic augmentations.

Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents
The Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents is a secure database to assist LEA staff in locating parent notification documents translated into non-English languages.

California State Content Standards

Next Generation Science Standards for California
The Next Generation Science Standards were developed to prepare California students to be future citizens and future scientist.

Content Standards
Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world language, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

Curriculum Frameworks

Science Framework
The 2016 Science Framework was developed to support the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Mathematics Framework
The 2013 Mathematics Framework supports the implementation of the CA Mathematics Standards by emphasizing mathematical instruction and learning that focus on key topics, build mathematical understanding and fluency in a coherent manner, and develop students' ability to apply mathematics creatively to analyze and solve complex problems.

All Curricular Frameworks
The SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, career technical education, health education, and other content areas.

California English Learner Roadmap Policy

CA English Learner Roadmap (CA EL Roadmap) Policy
The CA EL Roadmap SBE Policy: Educational Program and Services for English Learners explicitly focuses on English learner students in the context of the state's efforts to improve the educational system, the quality of teaching and learning, and educational outcomes. It centers on standards, curriculum frameworks, assessment, accountability and school improvement, educator quality, early childhood and preschool, social and family support services, parent and community involvement, and higher education. Its purpose is to promote local capacity-building and continuous improvement in each of these areas and their interrelationship, based on evidence of effectiveness from local experience as well as the most current rigorous research evidence that speaks to the strengths and needs of the diverse population of English learner students.

CDE Publications

The 2010 CDE publication, Improving Education for English Learners: Research-Based Approaches, assists school districts in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs for English learner students. It also assists educators in addressing the instructional needs of English learner students and supporting the implementation of ELD, as well as the subject-matter standards and frameworks. This publication is available for purchase on the CDE Press Online Ordering web page.

State and Federal Legal Citations

California Education for a Global Economy Initiative (CA Ed.G.E.)-Proposition 58
School districts and county offices of education will solicit input on, and provide to students, effective and appropriate instructional methods including, but not limited to, establishing language acquisition programs, as defined in EC Section 306. This requirement is intended to ensure that all students, including English learners and native speakers of English, have access to the core academic content standards, including the English language development standards, as applicable, and become proficient in English.

California Code of Regulations

CA Ed.G.E. Initiative-Proposition 58
The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative (Proposition 58) ensures that all children in California public schools receive the highest quality education, master the English language, and access high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based language programs that prepare them to fully participate in a global economy. The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts and county offices of education to establish language acquisition programs for both native and non-native English speakers, and requires school districts and county offices of education to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs.

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California English Language Development Standards: Kindergarten Through Grade 12
California English Language Development Standards (PDF)
The California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) amplify the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy). The CA ELD Standards, when used in tandem with state content standards, assist English learner students to build English proficiency, refine the academic use of English, and provide students access to subject area content.

English learner students need a purpose for using language (social function), need to understand how to use the language meaningfully, and access resources to be knowledgeable in language selection to be precise and convey exact meaning.

The SBE adopted the CA ELD Standards in November 2012.

The CA ELD Standards are available as a free download. Printed publications of the CA ELD Standards may be purchased through the California Department of Education (CDE) Press Educational Resources Online Ordering web page.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan

Letter presenting the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan to the Governor
Following adoption of the CA ELD Standards, EC Section 60811.3 (e) required the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the SBE to present to the Governor, and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, a schedule and implementation plan for integrating the CA ELD Standards into the public education system.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan (PDF)
The CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan identifies major phases and activities in the implementation of the CA ELD Standards throughout California's educational system. The plan describes the philosophy of, and strategies for, the successful integration of the CA ELD Standards that align to the ELA/Literacy Standards to address English language and literacy skills English learner students need in key content areas. The goal of the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan is to serve as a guide of the major steps in the development, adoption, and implementation of the CA ELD Standards for LEAs.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Integrated ELD is instruction in which the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) are used in tandem with the state-adopted academic content standards (Title 5 California Code of Regulations [ CCR] Section 11300[c]).

Designated ELD is instruction provided during a protected time in the regular school day for focused instruction on the state-adopted ELD standards. During Designated ELD, English learners develop critical English language skills necessary for accessing academic content in English. (5 CCR Section 11300[a]).

The following resources are available to support administrators and teachers to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

The ELD Video Series tab contains videos demonstrating designated ELD and related integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in grades transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Integrated and Designated ELD Letter to the Field (Dated December 18, 2019)
The California Department of Education (CDE) and the SBE provides the field with guidance for integrated and designated ELD instruction and additional resources.

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. The toolkit was developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
A collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework, including integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
Videos from the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page are organized by key theme and area of focus, including integrated and designated ELD.

Content Standards and Curriculum Frameworks

Content Standards
Content standards defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

ELA/ELD Framework
The ELA/ELD framework, specifically Chapter 2, provides guidance for implementing the CA ELD Standards for integrated and designated ELD instruction. Chapters three through seven provide guidance for the implementation of ELA/ELD instruction specific to each grade level.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes Summary Sheet
The vignette summary sheet is organized so that each grade level section has a pair of vignettes that can be interpreted together: an ELA/Literacy with integrated ELD vignette and a companion designated ELD vignette.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
Snapshots and vignettes for each grade level with the chapter and page numbers, and indicates the different content areas each snapshot and vignette addresses in the ELA/ELD Framework.

All Curricular Frameworks
SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, health education, and other content areas.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

ELD Video Series Home | Transitional Kindergarten-Kindergarten Videos | Grade One Videos | Grade Two Videos | Grade Three Videos | Grade Four Videos | Grade Five Videos | Grade Six Videos | Grade Seven Videos | Grade Eight Videos | Grade Nine Videos | Grade Ten Videos | Grade Eleven Videos | Grade Twelve Videos

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

The videos in this series feature teachers delivering integrated and designated ELD instruction to English learner students. Teachers use the CA ELD Standards to design intentional and purposeful ELD instruction that supports English learners to learn English and apply academic use of English through various content areas. English learners are equipped with linguistic resources and experiences to meaningfully engage with grade-appropriate text and contribute to academic discussions with their peers and teachers.

The CDE ELD Video Series: Administrator's Guide for Facilitating Remote Professional Learning (DOCX) provides guidance and resources for facilitating remote professional learning using the CDE ELD Video Series.

For additional guidance on how to adapt ELD in distance learning, click on the ELD Distance Learning tab.

This video series aligns with the California English Learner Roadmap Policy, Principle Two-Intellectual Quality of Instruction and Meaningful Access, where English learners engage in intellectually rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster high levels of English proficiency. These experiences integrate language development, literacy, and content learning as well as provide access for comprehension and participation through native language instruction, native language support, and scaffolding lessons in English.

ELD Video Series Webinars

These webinars are designed to engage the field and support educators in incorporating the Integrated and Designated ELD Videos Series into professional learning settings.

The archived webinar recordings are available through the WestEd Webinar Series on the CDE Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series web page.

ELD in Distance Learning

Pursuant to EC Section 43503, LEAs offering distance learning shall include integrated and designated ELD instruction. The following resources are available to teachers and administrators to support the design and implementation of integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners in distance learning.

Distance Learning Instruction Planning Guidance
Guidance for distance learning instruction planning, including English language development for English learner students, in accordance to Senate Bill 98 .

Integrated and Designated ELD in Distance Learning

Support for Distance Learning: the History-Social Science and English Language Arts/English Language Development Frameworks, May 14, 2020 (Video; 51:18)
This presentation hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE) Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education and the California History-Social Science Project provides an overview of how the state-adopted curriculum frameworks in history-social science and ELA/ELD can support teachers and administrators in implementing a distance learning instructional program.

ELD Distance Learning Webinars

Distance Learning: ELD and Dual Language Instruction
The CDE presented and recorded this webinar on Distance Learning: English Language Development and Dual Language Instruction on May 14, 2020, as part of the CDE Distance Learning Series.

Distance Learning Series
Series of distance learning webinars on various topics related to changes due to Covid-19.

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) recorded a webinar highlighting how LEAs can support English learner students with online learning. The webinar takes the Sobrato Early Academic Language article by Heather Skibbins, " Six Considerations for Supporting English Learners with Distance Learning ," and breaks each of the six components down, providing practical resources that support educators at each step. The SBCSS webinar slides are also available.

This archived webinar provides upper elementary teachers ideas and activities to support 3 rd through 5 th grade students' oral language development by asking questions that promote student analysis of a text's key themes in distance learning environments.

Professional Learning Resources

These resources were developed by the California Department of Education (CDE) and outside agencies to assist educators implement the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

CDE Resources

The Professional Learning Modules (PLMs) are designed to support educators in delivering curriculum aligned to the California State Standards. The PLMs include the CA ELD Standards in the ELD instructional practice. The CA ELD Standards PLMs provide guidance for using the CA ELD Standards in tandem with the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies (ELA), Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy), and other content standards.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Click on the Integrated-Designated ELD tab to find these and other resources that support teachers and administrators to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

Click on the ELD Video Series tab to find the videos demonstrating designated ELD and integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources supports the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework

Other Resources

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
This toolkit includes a resource for teachers to help English learner students accomplish particular learning goals. The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. It addresses reading, writing, listening, and speaking for literacy in the twenty-first century, connects to task types found in the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California, and provides a checklist that includes strategies for word, sentence, and text level understanding. The toolkit was developed by the CISC ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

ELD Instructional Resources

The following resources are available to support teachers and administrators as they design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students in ELA, mathematics, science, and other content areas.

English Language Development

English Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
Spanish Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
These brochures explain the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) to parents/guardians, providing insights into what students will learn and highlighting the progression from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework.

Additional California Department of Education (CDE) Resources

Spanish Language Development Standards
The Spanish Language Development Standards are the Spanish translation of the CA ELD Standards with linguistic augmentations.

Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents
The Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents is a secure database to assist LEA staff in locating parent notification documents translated into non-English languages.

California State Content Standards

Next Generation Science Standards for California
The Next Generation Science Standards were developed to prepare California students to be future citizens and future scientist.

Content Standards
Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world language, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

Curriculum Frameworks

Science Framework
The 2016 Science Framework was developed to support the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Mathematics Framework
The 2013 Mathematics Framework supports the implementation of the CA Mathematics Standards by emphasizing mathematical instruction and learning that focus on key topics, build mathematical understanding and fluency in a coherent manner, and develop students' ability to apply mathematics creatively to analyze and solve complex problems.

All Curricular Frameworks
The SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, career technical education, health education, and other content areas.

California English Learner Roadmap Policy

CA English Learner Roadmap (CA EL Roadmap) Policy
The CA EL Roadmap SBE Policy: Educational Program and Services for English Learners explicitly focuses on English learner students in the context of the state's efforts to improve the educational system, the quality of teaching and learning, and educational outcomes. It centers on standards, curriculum frameworks, assessment, accountability and school improvement, educator quality, early childhood and preschool, social and family support services, parent and community involvement, and higher education. Its purpose is to promote local capacity-building and continuous improvement in each of these areas and their interrelationship, based on evidence of effectiveness from local experience as well as the most current rigorous research evidence that speaks to the strengths and needs of the diverse population of English learner students.

CDE Publications

The 2010 CDE publication, Improving Education for English Learners: Research-Based Approaches, assists school districts in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs for English learner students. It also assists educators in addressing the instructional needs of English learner students and supporting the implementation of ELD, as well as the subject-matter standards and frameworks. This publication is available for purchase on the CDE Press Online Ordering web page.

State and Federal Legal Citations

California Education for a Global Economy Initiative (CA Ed.G.E.)-Proposition 58
School districts and county offices of education will solicit input on, and provide to students, effective and appropriate instructional methods including, but not limited to, establishing language acquisition programs, as defined in EC Section 306. This requirement is intended to ensure that all students, including English learners and native speakers of English, have access to the core academic content standards, including the English language development standards, as applicable, and become proficient in English.

California Code of Regulations

CA Ed.G.E. Initiative-Proposition 58
The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative (Proposition 58) ensures that all children in California public schools receive the highest quality education, master the English language, and access high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based language programs that prepare them to fully participate in a global economy. The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts and county offices of education to establish language acquisition programs for both native and non-native English speakers, and requires school districts and county offices of education to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs.

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English Learner Tool Kit Updated with ESSA references. OELA's EL Tool Kit was published in 2015 as a companion to support the 2015 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) produced by the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and the Department of Justice, outlining legal obligations for ELs. Some chapters of the tool kit have been updated related to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

The English Learner Tool Kit helps state and local education agencies help English Learners (ELs) by fulfilling these obligations.

The Toolkit has 10 chapters (one for each section of the DCL), and contains an overview, sample tools, and resources.

New Download the entire English Learner Tool Kit (PDF, 9MB)

Introduction

Chapters

To request the tool kit in an alternate format as a reasonable accommodation, i.e. Braille, large print, CD Rom or audio, please contact Melissa Escalante by phone, 202-401-1407 or via email at: Melissa.Escalante@ed.gov.

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NextGen Educational Curriculum

Whether you're a teacher, informal educator, parent, or someone who's interested in learning more about plastic pollution, you'll want to check out our Elementary and Middle/High School Next Generation Science Standards-aligned curriculum! Much like our mission, both the curriculums help to raise awareness and inspire action against plastic pollution. The curriculum is designed to be flexible so while it works as a cohesive unit, you can also draw lessons and activities to support many subjects through the lens of plastic pollution.
Thanks to the help of Aspire Public School, the curriculum has been peer reviewed and was selected by Next Generation Science Standards and featured as a "Quality Example of Science Lessons and Units."

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These toolkits are designed to help classroom teachers understand and make meaning of the California English Learner Roadmap policy. They include tools for individual and collective assessment of practices through the lens of the EL Roadmap principles, enabling teachers to hone in on their own professional learning needs and priorities. Going beyond the classroom, the tools also help teachers think about the kinds of supports and services needed in their school to support English learners. Finally, each toolkit lists resources teachers can access for their own learning and for their participation in school and district level dialogues about enhancing instructional practices and programs.

The set of EL Roadmap Teacher Toolkits includes: The Elementary Teacher Toolkit, The Middle School Teacher Toolkit, a High School Teacher Toolkit and an Administrator's Guidance Document on how to engage teachers with the EL Roadmap Toolkits.

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California English Language Development Standards: Kindergarten Through Grade 12
California English Language Development Standards (PDF)
The California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) amplify the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy). The CA ELD Standards, when used in tandem with state content standards, assist English learner students to build English proficiency, refine the academic use of English, and provide students access to subject area content.

English learner students need a purpose for using language (social function), need to understand how to use the language meaningfully, and access resources to be knowledgeable in language selection to be precise and convey exact meaning.

The SBE adopted the CA ELD Standards in November 2012.

The CA ELD Standards are available as a free download. Printed publications of the CA ELD Standards may be purchased through the California Department of Education (CDE) Press Educational Resources Online Ordering web page.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan

Letter presenting the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan to the Governor
Following adoption of the CA ELD Standards, EC Section 60811.3 (e) required the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the SBE to present to the Governor, and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, a schedule and implementation plan for integrating the CA ELD Standards into the public education system.

CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan (PDF)
The CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan identifies major phases and activities in the implementation of the CA ELD Standards throughout California's educational system. The plan describes the philosophy of, and strategies for, the successful integration of the CA ELD Standards that align to the ELA/Literacy Standards to address English language and literacy skills English learner students need in key content areas. The goal of the CA ELD Standards Implementation Plan is to serve as a guide of the major steps in the development, adoption, and implementation of the CA ELD Standards for LEAs.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Integrated ELD is instruction in which the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) are used in tandem with the state-adopted academic content standards (Title 5 California Code of Regulations [ CCR] Section 11300[c]).

Designated ELD is instruction provided during a protected time in the regular school day for focused instruction on the state-adopted ELD standards. During Designated ELD, English learners develop critical English language skills necessary for accessing academic content in English. (5 CCR Section 11300[a]).

The following resources are available to support administrators and teachers to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

The ELD Video Series tab contains videos demonstrating designated ELD and related integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in grades transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Integrated and Designated ELD Letter to the Field (Dated December 18, 2019)
The California Department of Education (CDE) and the SBE provides the field with guidance for integrated and designated ELD instruction and additional resources.

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. The toolkit was developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources
A collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework, including integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
Videos from the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page are organized by key theme and area of focus, including integrated and designated ELD.

Content Standards and Curriculum Frameworks

Content Standards
Content standards defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

ELA/ELD Framework
The ELA/ELD framework, specifically Chapter 2, provides guidance for implementing the CA ELD Standards for integrated and designated ELD instruction. Chapters three through seven provide guidance for the implementation of ELA/ELD instruction specific to each grade level.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes Summary Sheet
The vignette summary sheet is organized so that each grade level section has a pair of vignettes that can be interpreted together: an ELA/Literacy with integrated ELD vignette and a companion designated ELD vignette.

ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart
Snapshots and vignettes for each grade level with the chapter and page numbers, and indicates the different content areas each snapshot and vignette addresses in the ELA/ELD Framework.

All Curricular Frameworks
SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, health education, and other content areas.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

ELD Video Series Home | Transitional Kindergarten-Kindergarten Videos | Grade One Videos | Grade Two Videos | Grade Three Videos | Grade Four Videos | Grade Five Videos | Grade Six Videos | Grade Seven Videos | Grade Eight Videos | Grade Nine Videos | Grade Ten Videos | Grade Eleven Videos | Grade Twelve Videos

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

The videos in this series feature teachers delivering integrated and designated ELD instruction to English learner students. Teachers use the CA ELD Standards to design intentional and purposeful ELD instruction that supports English learners to learn English and apply academic use of English through various content areas. English learners are equipped with linguistic resources and experiences to meaningfully engage with grade-appropriate text and contribute to academic discussions with their peers and teachers.

The CDE ELD Video Series: Administrator's Guide for Facilitating Remote Professional Learning (DOCX) provides guidance and resources for facilitating remote professional learning using the CDE ELD Video Series.

For additional guidance on how to adapt ELD in distance learning, click on the ELD Distance Learning tab.

This video series aligns with the California English Learner Roadmap Policy, Principle Two-Intellectual Quality of Instruction and Meaningful Access, where English learners engage in intellectually rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster high levels of English proficiency. These experiences integrate language development, literacy, and content learning as well as provide access for comprehension and participation through native language instruction, native language support, and scaffolding lessons in English.

ELD Video Series Webinars

These webinars are designed to engage the field and support educators in incorporating the Integrated and Designated ELD Videos Series into professional learning settings.

The archived webinar recordings are available through the WestEd Webinar Series on the CDE Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series web page.

ELD in Distance Learning

Pursuant to EC Section 43503, LEAs offering distance learning shall include integrated and designated ELD instruction. The following resources are available to teachers and administrators to support the design and implementation of integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learners in distance learning.

Distance Learning Instruction Planning Guidance
Guidance for distance learning instruction planning, including English language development for English learner students, in accordance to Senate Bill 98 .

Integrated and Designated ELD in Distance Learning

Support for Distance Learning: the History-Social Science and English Language Arts/English Language Development Frameworks, May 14, 2020 (Video; 51:18)
This presentation hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE) Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education and the California History-Social Science Project provides an overview of how the state-adopted curriculum frameworks in history-social science and ELA/ELD can support teachers and administrators in implementing a distance learning instructional program.

ELD Distance Learning Webinars

Distance Learning: ELD and Dual Language Instruction
The CDE presented and recorded this webinar on Distance Learning: English Language Development and Dual Language Instruction on May 14, 2020, as part of the CDE Distance Learning Series.

Distance Learning Series
Series of distance learning webinars on various topics related to changes due to Covid-19.

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) recorded a webinar highlighting how LEAs can support English learner students with online learning. The webinar takes the Sobrato Early Academic Language article by Heather Skibbins, " Six Considerations for Supporting English Learners with Distance Learning ," and breaks each of the six components down, providing practical resources that support educators at each step. The SBCSS webinar slides are also available.

This archived webinar provides upper elementary teachers ideas and activities to support 3 rd through 5 th grade students' oral language development by asking questions that promote student analysis of a text's key themes in distance learning environments.

Professional Learning Resources

These resources were developed by the California Department of Education (CDE) and outside agencies to assist educators implement the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

CDE Resources

The Professional Learning Modules (PLMs) are designed to support educators in delivering curriculum aligned to the California State Standards. The PLMs include the CA ELD Standards in the ELD instructional practice. The CA ELD Standards PLMs provide guidance for using the CA ELD Standards in tandem with the California State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies (ELA), Science, and Technical Subjects (ELA/Literacy), and other content standards.

Integrated and Designated ELD

Click on the Integrated-Designated ELD tab to find these and other resources that support teachers and administrators to design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series

Click on the ELD Video Series tab to find the videos demonstrating designated ELD and integrated ELD instruction for ELA, mathematics, and science in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources supports the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework

Other Resources

English Learner Toolkit of Strategies, Volume 1
This toolkit includes a resource for teachers to help English learner students accomplish particular learning goals. The toolkit provides high leverage strategies to increase English language proficiency in both integrated and designated ELD. It addresses reading, writing, listening, and speaking for literacy in the twenty-first century, connects to task types found in the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California, and provides a checklist that includes strategies for word, sentence, and text level understanding. The toolkit was developed by the CISC ELA/ELD CISC Subcommittee ELD Workgroup.

ELD Instructional Resources

The following resources are available to support teachers and administrators as they design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students in ELA, mathematics, science, and other content areas.

English Language Development

English Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
Spanish Parent/Guardian ELD Overview Brochures (PDF)
These brochures explain the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) to parents/guardians, providing insights into what students will learn and highlighting the progression from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework
Collection of resources that support the implementation of the ELA/ELD Framework.

ELA and ELD Implementation Support Videos
These videos are compiled from those posted on the Implementation Support for the ELA/ELD Framework web page. They are further organized by key theme and area of focus. These select videos support the related guidance in the ELA/ELD Framework.

Additional California Department of Education (CDE) Resources

Spanish Language Development Standards
The Spanish Language Development Standards are the Spanish translation of the CA ELD Standards with linguistic augmentations.

Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents
The Clearinghouse for Multilingual Documents is a secure database to assist LEA staff in locating parent notification documents translated into non-English languages.

California State Content Standards

Next Generation Science Standards for California
The Next Generation Science Standards were developed to prepare California students to be future citizens and future scientist.

Content Standards
Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level in mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world language, computer science, health education, and other content areas.

Curriculum Frameworks

Science Framework
The 2016 Science Framework was developed to support the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Mathematics Framework
The 2013 Mathematics Framework supports the implementation of the CA Mathematics Standards by emphasizing mathematical instruction and learning that focus on key topics, build mathematical understanding and fluency in a coherent manner, and develop students' ability to apply mathematics creatively to analyze and solve complex problems.

All Curricular Frameworks
The SBE-adopted curricular frameworks for mathematics, science, history-social science, visual and performing arts, world languages, career technical education, health education, and other content areas.

California English Learner Roadmap Policy

CA English Learner Roadmap (CA EL Roadmap) Policy
The CA EL Roadmap SBE Policy: Educational Program and Services for English Learners explicitly focuses on English learner students in the context of the state's efforts to improve the educational system, the quality of teaching and learning, and educational outcomes. It centers on standards, curriculum frameworks, assessment, accountability and school improvement, educator quality, early childhood and preschool, social and family support services, parent and community involvement, and higher education. Its purpose is to promote local capacity-building and continuous improvement in each of these areas and their interrelationship, based on evidence of effectiveness from local experience as well as the most current rigorous research evidence that speaks to the strengths and needs of the diverse population of English learner students.

CDE Publications

The 2010 CDE publication, Improving Education for English Learners: Research-Based Approaches, assists school districts in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs for English learner students. It also assists educators in addressing the instructional needs of English learner students and supporting the implementation of ELD, as well as the subject-matter standards and frameworks. This publication is available for purchase on the CDE Press Online Ordering web page.

State and Federal Legal Citations

California Education for a Global Economy Initiative (CA Ed.G.E.)-Proposition 58
School districts and county offices of education will solicit input on, and provide to students, effective and appropriate instructional methods including, but not limited to, establishing language acquisition programs, as defined in EC Section 306. This requirement is intended to ensure that all students, including English learners and native speakers of English, have access to the core academic content standards, including the English language development standards, as applicable, and become proficient in English.

California Code of Regulations

CA Ed.G.E. Initiative-Proposition 58
The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative (Proposition 58) ensures that all children in California public schools receive the highest quality education, master the English language, and access high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based language programs that prepare them to fully participate in a global economy. The CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts and county offices of education to establish language acquisition programs for both native and non-native English speakers, and requires school districts and county offices of education to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs.

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The English language development (ELD) standards, ELD video series, information, and resources to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) design, implement, and enhance integrated and designated ELD instruction for English learner students.

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The Newcomer Tool Kit is designed to help U.S. educators; elementary and secondary teachers, principals, and other school staff who work directly with immigrant students-including asylees and refugees-and their families.

The Newcomer Tool Kit has 5 chapters, and contains an overview, sample tools, and resources.

Updated Download the entire Newcomer Tool Kit (PDF, 4 MB)

Newcomer Toolkit - Chapters:

1. Who are our Newcomers?

2. Welcoming Newcomers to a Safe and Thriving School Environment

3. Supporting Newcomers' Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs

4. Providing High-Quality Instruction for Newcomers

5. Establishing Partnerships with Families

To request the tool kit in an alternate format as a reasonable accommodation, i.e. large print, CD Rom or audio, please contact Melissa Escalante by phone, 202-401-1407 or email at: Melissa.Escalante@ed.gov.

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The Newcomer Tool Kit is designed to help U.S. educators; elementary and secondary teachers, principals, and other school staff who work directly with immigrant students-including asylees and refugees-and their families.

The Newcomer Tool Kit has 5 chapters, and contains an overview, sample tools, and resources.

Updated Download the entire Newcomer Tool Kit (PDF, 4 MB)

Newcomer Toolkit - Chapters:

1. Who are our Newcomers?

2. Welcoming Newcomers to a Safe and Thriving School Environment

3. Supporting Newcomers' Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs

4. Providing High-Quality Instruction for Newcomers

5. Establishing Partnerships with Families

To request the tool kit in an alternate format as a reasonable accommodation, i.e. large print, CD Rom or audio, please contact Melissa Escalante by phone, 202-401-1407 or email at: Melissa.Escalante@ed.gov.

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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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Grade-Eight Chapter of the Mathematics Framework 

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California English Learner Roadmap Home | Policy and Printed Document | Research | Principles Overview | Principle One | Principle Two | Principle Three | Principle Four | Characteristics of Examples | Illustrative Case Examples | Crosswalk to Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) | Resources | Educator Workforce Investment Grant (EWIG) | Communications and Updates | Archives

California's Vision and Mission of Success for English Learners

The California State Board of Education unanimously approved the California English Learner Roadmap State Board of Education Policy: Educational Programs and Services for English Learners (EL Roadmap Policy) on July 12, 2017. This policy is intended to provide guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) on welcoming, understanding, and educating the diverse population of students who are English learners attending California public schools. The California English Learner Roadmap: Strengthening Comprehensive Educational Policies, Programs, and Practices for English Learners ( CA EL Roadmap) builds on the EL Roadmap Policy and provides further guidance on educating English learners. The CA EL Roadmap supports LEAs as they implement the EL Roadmap Policy.

Vision

English learners fully and meaningfully access and participate in a twenty-first century education from early childhood through grade twelve that results in their attaining high levels of English proficiency, mastery of grade level standards, and opportunities to develop proficiency in multiple languages.

Mission

California schools affirm, welcome, and respond to a diverse range of English learner (EL) strengths, needs, and identities. California schools prepare graduates with the linguistic, academic, and social skills and competencies they require for college, career, and civic participation in a global, diverse, and multilingual world, thus ensuring a thriving future for California.

Web-based Resources

The resources on this web page are intended to support educators as they implement the EL Roadmap Policy.

These materials are not meant to be exhaustive but rather dynamic. The resources provided here are continually updated as new illustrative case examples become available.

Policy and Printed Document: This page contains the EL Roadmap Policy and the printable guidance document that, together with this web page, make up the CA EL Roadmap.

Research: This page contains research related to EL program development.

CA EL Roadmap Principles: These pages contain information on each of the principles and illustrative examples demonstrating each principle in action.

Characteristics of Examples: This page describes the characteristics of examples for inclusion in the CA EL Roadmap.

Illustrative Case Examples: This page contains illustrative case examples from the field that illustrate the CA EL Roadmap principles and elements in action.

Crosswalk to LCAP: This page contains a crosswalk between the CA EL Roadmap principles and the LCAP state priorities.

Resources: This page contains frequently asked questions about the CA EL Roadmap and resources for LEAs and the public to use. This page includes an "At a Glance" information sheet and presentations on the CA EL Roadmap.

Communications and Updates: This page contains letters and other communications on the CA EL Roadmap. This page also includes dates and locations of upcoming regional presentations and workshops.

Archives: This page contains previous EL Roadmap information including workgroup members and meetings that were held.

Last Reviewed: Monday, April 24, 2023

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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.

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English Learner Tool Kit Updated with ESSA references. OELA's EL Tool Kit was published in 2015 as a companion to support the 2015 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) produced by the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and the Department of Justice, outlining legal obligations for ELs. Some chapters of the tool kit have been updated related to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).

The English Learner Tool Kit helps state and local education agencies help English Learners (ELs) by fulfilling these obligations.

The Toolkit has 10 chapters (one for each section of the DCL), and contains an overview, sample tools, and resources.

New Download the entire English Learner Tool Kit (PDF, 9MB)

Introduction

Chapters

To request the tool kit in an alternate format as a reasonable accommodation, i.e. Braille, large print, CD Rom or audio, please contact Melissa Escalante by phone, 202-401-1407 or via email at: Melissa.Escalante@ed.gov.

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The Office of English Language Acquisition's English Learner Tool Kit.

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Oracy in the Classroom: Strategies for Effective Talk

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ELPAC Practice and Training Test Resources

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

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DataQuest is an online data reporting resource that provides access to a wide variety of data reports and downloadable data files.

About DataQuest | DataQuest Homepage | Listserv

DataQuest is the California Department of Education's web-based data reporting system for publicly reporting information about California students, teachers, and schools. DataQuest provides access to a wide variety of reports, including school performance, test results, student enrollment, English learner, graduation and dropout, school staffing, course enrollment, and student misconduct data.

More About DataQuest

Last Reviewed: Friday, February 04, 2022

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California School Dashboard

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California School Dashboard (CA Dept of Education)

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The California School Dashboard provides parents and educators with meaningful information on school and district progress so they can participate in decisions to improve student learning.

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The 5 Gyres Institute

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NextGen Educational Curriculum

Whether you're a teacher, informal educator, parent, or someone who's interested in learning more about plastic pollution, you'll want to check out our Elementary and Middle/High School Next Generation Science Standards-aligned curriculum! Much like our mission, both the curriculums help to raise awareness and inspire action against plastic pollution. The curriculum is designed to be flexible so while it works as a cohesive unit, you can also draw lessons and activities to support many subjects through the lens of plastic pollution.
Thanks to the help of Aspire Public School, the curriculum has been peer reviewed and was selected by Next Generation Science Standards and featured as a "Quality Example of Science Lessons and Units."

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Whether you're a teacher, informal educator, parent, or someone who's interested in learning more about plastic pollution, you'll want to check out our Elementary and Middle/High School Next Generation Science Standards-aligned curriculum! Much like our mission, both the curriculums help to raise awareness and inspire action against plastic pollution.

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Californians Together

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The LCAP Toolkit: Using Research-Based Tools to Promote Equity for English Learners are aligned to the aspirational goals of the new English Learner Roadmap. Along with the required transparency for targeted funding, the Toolkit provides important opportunities for educators and advocates to participate effectively in LCAP development.

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The LCAP Toolkit: Using Research-Based Tools to Promote Equity for English Learners are aligned to the aspirational goals of the new English Learner Roadmap. Along with the required transparency for targeted funding, the Toolkit provides important opportunities for educators and advocates to participate effectively in LCAP development.

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Data Quest

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Welcome to DataQuest - find facts about California's public schools fast!

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English Learner Research-Aligned LCAP Rurbric

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Observation Protocol for Teachers of English Learners (OPTEL)

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Observation Protocol for Teachers of English Learners (OPTEL)

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Assembly Bill 1808
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The OPTEL is an observation protocol designed to meet the requirements of California Assembly Bill 1808 (Ting et al.) Chapter 32, Statutes of 2018, amending California Education Code ( EC) Section 313.3 . Successful implementation of the OPTEL will help move California closer to statewide standardization of exit criteria to meet Title III, Part A, Section 3111(b)(2)(A) of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

A validation study will be conducted to ensure the protocol appropriately:

Assesses the intended target language constructs

Demonstrates a meaningful relationship to the performance levels for the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

Assesses classroom language use

Reflects student progress toward attaining targeted constructs

OPTEL General Information

The design of the OPTEL ensures:

Ease of use by all (content area and specialized) teachers at all grade levels.
Teachers use the OPTEL to:

Provide evidence that contributes to reclassification decisions for all English learners, including those with Individualized Education Plans (IEP)

Evaluate student use of English while engaging in academic content learning, including interactive academic language use with peers

Assess language practices across a range of proficiency levels

Alignment with the English language development standards and the ELPAC performance levels.

To also be used:

By teachers as a formative assessment tool in order to support student progress toward English proficiency.

In consultation with parents of English learners regarding their progress toward proficiency.

By institutions of higher education that enroll students in teacher preparation programs.

For further information on the purposes and characteristics of the OPTEL, please review the OPTEL Information Session (PDF) .

OPTEL Advisory Committee

The California Department of Education (CDE), in collaboration with WestEd, consults with the OPTEL advisory committee (OAC). The OAC, comprised of 28 educators and English Language Development (ELD) experts from across California, includes current content area teachers at different grade levels, English language development teachers, bilingual teachers, special education teachers, and experts with demonstrated experience in observing and documenting pupil academic language practices as well as in developing and administering assessments for English learners.

OPTEL Timeline

On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The subsequent school closures resulted in the decision to halt the field test and validation study. Senate Bill 820, signed by the Governor on September 18, 2020, extended the timeline to complete the field test and validation study to December 31, 2022.

The OPTEL will be brought before the State Board of Education (SBE) in fall of 2022 to be considered for approval as the statewide standardized protocol for Criterion 2 (teacher evaluation of English learner students) and Criterion 3 (parent opinion and consultation) for the purpose of reclassification.

December 2018: Contract to co-develop, pilot, and validate an observation protocol to support reclassification decisions for English learner reclassification Criteria 2-3

February 2020: Field test activities began

March 2020: Field test halted due to COVID-19 school closures

June 2020: Project completion date extended to December 2022 and field test postponed until 2021-2022 school year

July‒December 2021: Recruitment/training for field test

Spring 2022 (January-April): Spring field test

May 2022: Interim validation study executive summary report

June 2022: OAC Meeting #3 (in-person) to review comprehensive report summarizing participating teacher feedback from the 2022 field testing, a summary of OAC discussion, and recommended edits to the OPTEL

July 2022: Final validation study executive summary report

September 2022: Present OPTEL tool to SBE for approval

December 2022: OPTEL final guidance documents, parent informational tools, and resources completed

OPTEL Updates

Information that provides an update on the development of the OPTEL.

Questions: Language Policy & Leadership Office | 916-319-0845

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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SJCOE L&L

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