- Glendale Unified School District - Glendale, California USA
- English Learners
Equity, Access & Family Engagement
- Categorical Programs
- Calendar
- California State Seal of Biliteracy and GUSD Bilingual Competency Award
- District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
- English Learners
- Gifted & Talented Education (GATE)
- Translation & Interpretation Services
- Welcome Center
- Newcomer Parent and Family Resources
- Parent and Family Engagement
- Nondiscrimination Statement
- Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)
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English Learner Advantage
Being a multilingual learner in 2020 is an advantage to a child in many ways. The goal of both the State of California and the Glendale Unified School District is to help your child fully realize this advantage.
Our District takes pride in our multilingual students, and wishes to celebrate their proficiency in English and in their native language. Students coming to Glendale Unified School District speaking another language will have the benefit of improving their English language skills while simultaneously honoring their home language and culture. We hope your child will not only become proficient in English, but also take advantage of the many opportunities available in Glendale Unified School District to maintain, refine, and demonstrate their native language proficiency. We look forward to recognizing your child as a senior with one or more of the State and District Bilingual Awards, once they meet the requirements at that time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How is a student determined to be an English Learner?
When a student first enrolls in a California school, their parent is required to complete a Home Language Survey (HLS) as part of the enrollment process. Based on the HLS, the student may be required to take the Initial ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessment for California). The Initial ELPAC is designed to assess whether the student would benefit from additional support in acquiring the English language. There are three possible outcomes from the Initial ELPAC. The student can be identified as Initial Fluent English Proficient (IFEP), as a Novice English Learner, or as an Intermediate English Learner. If the student's test results show them to be IFEP, they will not receive English Learner support services. If theyare determined to be a Novice or Intermediate English Learner, they will receive services at their appropriate level of English Proficiency during the regular school day.
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Why is my child in ELD (English Language Development)?
Once a student is identified as an English Learner, they will remain in the ELD program until they meet all four criteria for Reclassification to Fluent English Proficient. The State of California requires the student to receive Designated and Integrated English Language Development instruction until they reclassify. This instruction is based on the English Language Development Standards of 2012 and is designed to support acquisition of both academic as well as conversational English skills in order to support their achievement across all subjects and for college and career readiness.
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What is Designated English Language Development Instruction?
Designated English Language Development instruction is classroom instruction that focuses on both the productive and receptive language development.
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How does my student meet reclassification requirements?
The State of California requires four criteria for students to meet in order to reclassify:
- English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC)
- Teacher Evaluation
- Parent Opinion and Consultation
- Comparison of Performance in Basic Skills
These flow charts outline the details of the reclassification criteria in Glendale Unified School District:
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How will my English Learner be supported during Distance Learning?
During the period of Distance Learning, English learners will continue to receive both Designated and Integrated English Language Devbelopment instruction from their classroom teachers.
