Reclassification of English Learners Special Education Students

Presented byBarbara M LadnyKari TaketaReclassification of English LearnersSpecial Education Students5 Steps of ReclassificationDistrict CELDT Coordinator compiles lists of students who have not met reclassification criteria.(sorted by school site)IEP team meets to discuss. EL facilitator should be present.IEP team completes Worksheet at the meeting.If the team agrees to reclassify, follow district procedures for completing the Reclassification process.If it is determined that student will be reclassified, case manager and parent are notified and subsequent IEPs reflect RFEP (Reclassified Fluent English Proficient).

For reclassification:English overall proficiency must be in early advanced or higher on either CELDT or VCCALPS.Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing must be intermediate or higher.

If not, the IEP Team can utilize the Worksheet for IEP Team Recommendation for Reclassification of Special Education English Learners to Fluent English Proficient.

Show where it is in the handout.3Worksheet

Show the worksheet in the packet- Appendix C4WorksheetCase manager should have the following student data available in order to fill out worksheet:

Basic data

Language Proficiency Assessments

Teacher evaluation of academic performance.

State testing scoresBasic DataGrade first entered school

Years in the United States

Current Program Model (Structured English Immersion, English Language Mainstream, Alternative Educational Program- also indicated on the ELD page)Basic Data

Show section71. English Language Proficiency Assessments(current and previous year)Assessment name- may be CELDT or VCCALPS

Year taken

Scores

If minimum criteria has been met, check yes and proceed to Section 2.

If Student Does not Meet Language Proficiency Level CriteriaTeam can review/consider other data if in upper end of intermediateorConsider the impact of the disability on the scores

If either of these apply, check yes, and proceed to Section 2, if no, stop the process.

English Language Proficiency Assessments

2. Teachers Evaluation of Academic PerformanceNote basis of evaluation

If student met performance indicators, check yes and proceed to Section 3

If student has not met the performance indicators, team needs to consider if deficit is due to disability- if so, check yes and Proceed to Section 3. If no stop the process.

Find out from your district what criteria they use11Teachers Evaluation of Student Academic Performance

Show section123. Comparison of Performance Indicate which state assessment was taken

Note reading scores

Score must be in basic to mid basic range to have it considered as meeting cut point- if so, check yes and proceed to Section 4.

If minimum RLA score is not reached, consider the three questions. If any apply, check yes and proceed to Section 4.

Districts set minimum score on RLA. If using CAHSEE, check with your district. Can use CAPA if applicable.13Comparison of Performance

4. Parent Input and SummaryCheck parent participation

Document parent comments, if any

Parent Opinion and Consultation

Summary StatementIf the team agrees the student should be reclassified, check yes

If no or not sure, check no and reconsider at a later time

Check with your district regarding how the Reclassification form is used. Find out who the form goes to next, and who is authorized to be the ELD Representative to give input on the discussion.