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Reclassification FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Reclassification.
  1. What are the reclassification criteria set forth in California Education Code (EC)?
  2. When should a student be reclassified to fluent English proficient (RFEP)?
  3. Which performance levels on the Summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) and Summative Alternate ELPAC should local educational agencies (LEAs) use to meet the reclassification requirement for Criterion 1?
  4. Are there any other pathways for meeting reclassification Criterion 1?
  1. Do students with an individualized education plan (IEP) automatically qualify for the Alternate ELPAC?
  1. What teachers should provide evaluation data to meet Criterion 2 requirements?
  2. Is parent involvement required to meet Criterion 3 requirements?
  3. What can be used to meet the requirements for Criterion 4 when evaluating the performance of a students in basic skills?
  4. Can the interim assessments be used to satisfy reclassification Criterion 4?
  5. Do all of the reclassification criteria apply to all grades K–12? Do they apply to students with exceptional needs?
  6. If individual Listening, Speaking, Reading, or Writing domain performance levels for the Summative ELPAC are below four but a student attains an Overall Performance Level (PL) 4, should the students be considered for reclassification?
  7. What happens to a student's summative test results when they are RFEP during the testing window?
  8. What should the English Language Acquisition Status (ELAS) start date be for students who become RFEP at the end of the school year or during the summer?
  9. Are LEAs required to present the district reclassification policy to the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)?
  10. What are the areas of focus when monitoring RFEP students?
Questions:   Language Policy and Leadership Office | 916-319-0845
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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