CELDT Assistance Packet March 2007

Assistance Packet - Complete Document (DOC; 1745KB; 68pp.) | PDF (1887KB; 65pp.)

Section I - Introduction (DOC; 29KB; 2pp.) | PDF (137KB; 2pp.)
Purpose and Design

Section II - CELDT Overview (DOC; 317KB; 12pp.) | PDF (285KB; 13pp.)
Facts About the CELDT for 2006-07
CELDT Testing and Reporting Schedule for 2006-07
Reporting and Using Individual CELDT Results
Decision Guide for Initial Identification of English Learners

Section III - Communicating Results with Parents and Guardians (DOC; 69KB; 13pp.) | PDF (246KB; 13pp.)
Suggested Activities for Communicating with Parents and Guardians about the CELDT
Information for Parents and Guardians
Guide for Parents and Guardians of Students with Disabilities
Sample Parent/Guardian Notification Letter (four samples included)

Section IV - Test Variations, Accommodations, Modifications, and Alternate Assessments (DOC; 140KB; 17pp.) | PDF (233KB; 17pp.)
Suggested Considerations for Review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)/Section 504 Plans
Understanding CELDT Administration with Accommodations, Modifications, and/or Alternate Assessments
Participation Criteria for Alternate Assessments
Alternate Assessment Instruments
Sample School Summary Planning Chart for Test Variations, Accommodations, Modifications, and Alternate Assessments
Sample District Action Plan Worksheet for CELDT Test Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Alternate Assessments
Sample Site Action Plan Worksheet for CELDT Test Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Alternate Assessments

Section V - Reclassification of English Learners to Fluent English Proficient (DOC; 188KB; 6pp.) | PDF (186KB; 8pp.)
Understanding Reclassification of English Learners to Fluent English Proficient
Guidelines for Reclassification of English Learners
Decision Guide: Reclassifying a Student from English Learner to Fluent English Proficient

Section VI - Appendix (DOC; 1721KB; 9pp.) | PDF (1403KB; 9pp.)
The Student Proficiency Level Report
Sample Student Proficiency Level Reports (Front and Back)
Frequently Used Acronyms Related to English Learners