English Language Learners

Students ware learning English as a second language bring rich experiences to the SVUSD community. They have access to services at each of the district's school sites. When students enroll, if their Home Language Survey Indicates that languages other than English are spoken in the home, a student will be assessed to determine their English Language Proficiency. Depending on the assessment results a student may receive services or will be followed closely to assure that the student is learning & progressing the curriculum.

Services available to English Learners include:

  • Classroom support

  • Pull-out support

  • After School Homework Club

  • A district liaison to support families

  • Spanish translations upon request

All Teachers are CLAD certified to teach English Learners and participate in Professional Development.

View California English Language Development Standards at

California English Language Standards

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CA ELD Standards
EL Master Plan

DISTRICT ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The "DELA" Committee is a committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise district officials on English Learner programs and services.

The committee meets four time per year and advises the district on the following tasks:

  1. The English Learner Master Plan

  2. District Programs, goals and objectives for English Learners

  3. Review & comment on district Reclassification Procedures

  4. Provide input & feedback on the Local control and Accountability Plan

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ENGLISH LEARNER MASTER PLAN

The English Learner Master Plan provides guidance and direction to administrators, teachers, support staff, and students regarding the options available to parents, and the expectations the District holds for each school and classroom in the District.

It offers a practical guide for all staff to ensure that consistent, coherent services are provided to every English Learner (EL) and Standard English Learner in our district.  All educators are expected to implement this plan with fidelity, and we will hold each other accountable for doing so, while continuously improving our services and outcomes.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT (ELPAC)

State and federal law require that local educational agencies administer a state test of English language proficiency (ELP) to eligible students in kindergarten through grade twelve. As of February 1, 2018 the California Department of Education (CDE) has transitioned from the CELDT to the ELPAC as the state ELP assessment. The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards. It is comprised of two separate ELP assessments: one for the initial identification of students as English learners (ELs), and a second for the annual summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and to identify the student's level of ELP. Visit the California Department of Education ELPAC page for more information.


A Parent Guide to understanding ELPAC (English)
A Parent Guide to understanding ELPAC (Spanish)
A Parent Guide to understanding ELPAC (Chinese)
A Parent Guide to understanding ELPAC (Korean)

The following criteria are considered when determining Reclassification to  Fluent English Proficient (RFEP):

  1. Assessment of English language proficiency (ELPAC-English Language Proficiency Assessments for California).  Reclassification considered for those students whose overall performance level is "Well Developed" (level 4)

  2. State measures:  CAASPP ELA

  3. Local measures/performance of basic skills, including report card grade/score of progressing, writing sample, and reading level.

  4. Teacher evaluation, including a review of the student's curriculum mastery.

  5. Parent opinion and consultation.

  6. Students with disabilities:  The IEP/EL team MAY determine reclassification for a student if it can be shown that the student's primary disability is preventing them from showing proficiency on the ELPAC.