Westminster School District

DELAC/DAC Mtg.

January 21, 2025

Agenda - English Spanish Vietnamese

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Welcome & Relationship Building Activity

Family traditions share out

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Agenda

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1. Minutes Review
2. WSD’s Dual Language Immersion programs
3. Understanding the ELPAC Test and ways you can help
4. DELAC Site Reports
5. LCAP
6. English Learner Needs Assessment
7. Dialogue, suggestions, questions & clarifications

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Minutes Review

• Approval of May and November 2024 Minutes

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What is a Dual Language Program?

Spanish DLI schools:

• Willmore (current)
• Meairs (pending enrollment)
• Finley (pending enrollment)
• Fryberger (pending enrollment)�

Vietnamese DLI schools:

• Demille (current)
• Anderson

DLI= Dual Immersion Program

DLI program integrates native English speakers and speakers of another language (Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, French) in the same classroom. Instruction is delivered in both languages, with the goal of students becoming bilingual, biliterate, and culturally proficient.

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GOALS

COLLEGE & CAREER

READINESS

BILINGUALISM BILITERACY

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Students develop high levels of language proficiency in both program languages.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

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Students demonstrate high levels of academic achievement in two languages.

SOCIO -CULTURAL COMPETENCE

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Students develop an appreciation for, and an understanding of diverse cultures.

The Three Pillars of Dual Language Education

We teach

Dual Language Immersion

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three pillars with a focus on

College & Career Readiness.

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Social Studies/Science

Art/Music/PE

Science

PE

Preschool-6 Grade

Vietnamese:

Language Arts

Math

Social Studies/Science

ENGLISH:

Language Arts

Math

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7 -8 Grade

:Vietnamese:

(2 sections required)

Honors Vietnamese 3 & 4

Social Studies

ENGLISH:

Language Arts

Math

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(Language & Culture)

50:50 MODEL

Highschool Transition

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Preschool-6 Grade

SPANISH:

Language Arts

Math

Math

Social Studies/Science

Computer Science/Art

Science

ENGLISH:

Language Arts

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7 -8 Grade

Spanish:

(2 sections required)

Honors Vietnamese 3 & 4

Social Studies

ENGLISH:

Language Arts

Math

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(Language & Culture)

50:50 MODEL

Highschool Transition

TK/K Dual Language Immersion

Informational meetings

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Home Environment & Dual

Language Insecurity

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• Harm vs Helpful
• Positive familial relationships
• Important conversations

Language Shift

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• Chore or privilege?
• identity/ authenticity
• scrutinized

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ELPAC & Parent Resources

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English Learner Identification

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Initial ELPAC - Screener

English Learner Proficiency Assessments for California

Westminster School District

Home Language Survey

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Teaching & Learning

Every identified multilingual learner receives language supports:

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• Designated ELD: 30-minutes daily

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• Integrated ELD: all classes daily

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• Sensory Supports Graphic Supports Interactive Supports

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• Summative ELPAC: February 1 - May 31 annually

(Assessment of Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing in English)

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• Criteria 1: ELPAC Score 4 or Alternative ELPAC Score 3 (IEP)

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• Criteria 2: Teacher Evaluation

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• Criteria 3: Parent - Guardian Consultation

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• Criteria 4: Student Performance on Basic Skills

(STAR, District Writing, 3rd- 8th SBAC)

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Parents receive CA ELPAC Scores and annual English Learner & Reclassification Progress Monitoring (4 Years) notifications from WSD

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*ELPAC: English Language Proficiency Assessments for California

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Reclassification

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ELPAC: How is test administered?

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Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

• 1 x 1 Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing

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3rd Grade - 8th Grade

• 1 x 1 Speaking
• Computer Based
• Group Test - Listening, Reading, Writing

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*ELPAC: English Language Proficiency Assessments for California

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ELPAC: Parent Resources

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https://elpac.startingsmarter.org/

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*ELPAC: English Language Proficiency Assessments for California

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Slides: How to Access the ELPAC Practice Tests

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*ELPAC: Parent Resources

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https://elpac.startingsmarter.org/

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*ELPAC: English Language Proficiency Assessments for California

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Partners in Learning

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Partners in Learning

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Partners in Learning

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Partners in Learning

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What Can WSD Parents Do?

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• Ensure regular school attendance

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• Monitor school assignments

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• Continue to develop home language & culture

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• Be Partners in Learning

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LCAP Survey

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• We are working with OCDE to create the survey

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• Group of stakeholders will meet with us to discuss questions

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DELAC Question

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• How do we increase parent and community participation with the LCAP survey?

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English Learner Needs Assessment

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Link to Needs Assessment

Share Out and Q & A

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Communicate DELAC topics with your site principal

Share DELAC information at your next school site ELAC meeting

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Next Steps

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Resources

DELAC Meeting #1 November 2024

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DELAC Meeting #2 January 2025

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