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California boasts one of the largest populations of ELLs in our nation. Its SEA, the California Department of Education, states that 40% of its student population speaks a language other than English and represent over 100 different languages. In addition, over 25% of its total student population is English learners. Further information about the state's EL population is available through Facts About English Learners in California.
State ELL Resources
State Agency: California Department of Education
ELL Website: English Learners in California
The California Department of Education provides educators with a policy and procedure document that covers a range of regulatory information including the identification, annually assess, and reclassification, and monitor process of English learners as well as the English learners with disabilities and the rights of parents of English learners.
Laws & Regulations
The laws and regulations governing the education of ELLs are referenced in the California Educational Code as:
- Title 1, Division 1, Part 1, Chapter 3 and Chapter 5
- Part 11, Chapter 4.6
ELL Identification
EL Identification is determined through the use of a home language survey and the CELDT.
Home Language Survey: A sample home language survey and translations are available through the CDE English Learner Forms website.
Placement Exam: California English language Development Test (CELDT)
A decision guide on how to use the CELDT results for placement is included in the 2011-2012 CELDT guide.* More information is available through:
- CELDT
- Overview
- Assistance Packet and Additional Resources
ELP Standards & Assessment
ELP Standards: English-language Development Standards
ELP Assessment: California English language Development Test
English Language Arts Materials: CDE Web site
ELL Instruction
Information about ELL instruction is included in the FAQ guide.
Statewide Standards-Based Assessment
Assessment: Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)
Accommodations: Testing Variations, Accommodations, and Modifications
Additional Information
Title III Information: Title III Information and Accountability
NCELA: Title III Information
Common Core State Standards: Yes
Bay Area Coalition for Equitable Schools
The Bay Area Coalition for Equitable Schools (BayCES), is a nonprofit organization that assists schools, school districts, and community groups in the work of creating or redesigning schools to elevate overall achievement. The BayCES mission is to dramatically improve educational outcomes and life options for students and families who have been historically underserved by their schools and districts. BayCES is a network of equitable, high performing, small public schools.
CATESOL, which represents teachers of English language learners throughout California and Nevada, promotes excellence in education for English-language learners and a high-quality professional environment for their teachers.
California Association of Bilingual Education
The California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1976 to promote bilingual education and quality educational experiences for all students in California.
California Federation of Teachers
As the statewide affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, the CFT represents faculty and other school employees in public and private schools and colleges, from early childhood through higher education.
California Healthy Kids Resource Center (CHKRC)
The California Healthy Kids Resource Center (CHKRC) maintains a comprehensive collection of health education materials for professionals who work with preschool through 12th grade students in school settings and after-school programs.
California State Parent Information Resource Centers (Modesto, CA)
Project CAL-PIRC supports Parent Information Resource Center Hubs in three regions of the State which provide services to immigrant parents, including Russian (Northern California), Hispanic and Hmong (Central Valley) and Hispanic (Inland Empire, Southern California) families.
California Teachers Association
California Teachers Association is a National Education Association State Affiliate that regularly lobbies legislators for the resources schools need, campaigns for higher professional standards for the teaching profession, and files legal actions to protect academic freedom and the rights of school employees.
Founded in 1984, California Tomorrow is a non-profit organization that has built a strong body of research and experience supporting individual, institutional, and community change work around matters of diversity and equity in: public schools, community building organizations, family serving institutions, early childhood programs, organizations, family serving institutions, early childhood programs, philanthropy, and the after school/youth development arena. Californians Together Member.
California Youth Services is a multi-service nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of programs and services to include education, prevention, intervention, assessment, and counseling that assist and support adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to address life's challenges specializing in issues related to substance abuse, delinquent behavior, mental health struggles, and families in crisis.
Californians Together is a statewide coalition of parents, teachers, education advocates and civil rights groups committed to securing equal access to quality education for all children, specifically underserved English Language Learners.
EdSource is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to clarify complex education issues and to promote thoughtful policy decisions about public school improvement.
KAC is a national nonprofit community service, education and advocacy organization established in 1983 to facilitate the Korean American community's effective participation in civic, legislative, political and community affairs. The first chapter was founded in Los Angeles.
Policy Analysis for California Education
PACE is an independent research center that aims to enrich education policy debates with sound analysis and hard evidence. From preschool, to K-12, to higher education we are dedicated to carefully defining issues and assessing the effectiveness of policies and programs. PACE provides analysis and assistance to policymakers, educators, and the public.
Public Policy Institute of California
PPIC is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research. PPIC examines a number of issues, including education and immigration.
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