What is a Multilingual English Learner?
A Multilingual English Learner is a student who lives in a home where a language other than English is spoken and is still developing academic proficiency in English reading, writing, speaking, and listening
How are Multilingual English Learners identified?
Upon enrollment in California public schools, parents are
required to complete a Home Language Survey to identify
languages spoken at home. If a language other than
English is specified, the student is tested for English
proficiency using the Initial English Language Proficiency
Assessments for California (ELPAC). Students who do not
score Initial Fluent Proficient on the assessment are
identified as Multilingual English Learners.
What is the goal?
The goal for all Multilingual English Learners is reclassification to fluent English proficiency. The District works collaboratively with parents to ensure all students meet reclassification criteria (EC Section 323(f)):
Criteria |
Proficiency Level |
English Language Proficiency |
ELPAC Overall Proficiency Level 4 |
Academic Achievement |
Grade level specific for Local Measures/Level Set reading and/or CAASPP ELA (see district criteria for each grade level). |
Teacher Evaluation |
Teachers agrees the student is performing successfully in all academic areas and is at the Bridging level on the ELD report card. |
Parent/Guardian Consultation |
Parent/Guardian agrees that reclassification is appropriate. |
Service and Program Offered
Multilingual English Learners receive comprehensive English Language Development (ELD) that
is standards-based and provided daily in whole group and
small group instruction. The focus is on both academic
and language proficiency as students work toward
reclassification. At Finney we offer the following program:
- Structured English Immersion (SEI) - English Only Instruction
- All classroom instruction is provided in English with
curriculum and instruction designed for students who are
learning English.
For more information, please visit the district Multilingual English Learners page.
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