Reclassification

 “Reclassification” is the process by which an English learner is deemed to have sufficient proficiency in English to succeed academically without English language development support. For all the five instructional programs listed in this brochure, ELs are expected to reach minimum yearly benchmarks in English Language Arts and English Language Development so that they may reclassify within five full years of initial identification as an English learner.

 

To reclassify, an English learner must meet all the following criteria at the same time:

• Score Early Advanced” or higher (“4” or “5”) on the CELDT, with score of “Intermediate” or higher (“3”. “4”, or “5”) in each of the domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Earn a final grade of “C” or better in grade-level English Language Arts or LTEL course
• Achieve at least basic grade level performance as measured y the required basic skills assessments in English Language Arts
•  To complete the reclassification process, a Notification of Reclassification Letter must be signed by the parent and placed in the student’s cumulative record.