CA EL Roadmap Statewide Implementation Plan

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English Learner Roadmap Statewide Implementation Plan

The Statewide Implementation Plan for the CA EL Roadmap (required per Assembly Bill 2074 ) was developed to ensure the vision and mission of the CA EL Roadmap reaches classrooms across the state. The CA EL Roadmap Statewide Implementation Plan outlines statewide goals, strategic levers, and a phased, multi-year approach to help school districts, charter schools, county offices of education (COEs), and the CA Statewide System of Support (SSOS) work together to leverage the EL Roadmap policy to serve EL and multilingual students. This plan can be used by all educators at all levels of the system. Access the full plan and supporting resources to learn how California is building coherent, sustained implementation of the EL Roadmap across all levels of the education system.

CA EL Roadmap Statewide Implementation Plan (DOCX)

Based on the statutory requirements, the plan includes or addresses the following elements:

1. A brief summary at the beginning of the plan that states why the statewide implementation plan is being created and its importance to bring awareness, a sense of urgency, and opportunity as it relates to the plan;
2. Clear and measurable statewide goals of implementation;
3. Alignment and coherence across state initiatives that reflect the EL Roadmap Policy and principles;
4. How to incorporate the EL Roadmap Policy meaningfully within the statewide system of support established pursuant to California Education Code (EC) Section 52059.5;
5. Guidance for local educational agencies to incorporate and build alignment and coherence at the local level across programs and services; and
6. A system of monitoring and accountability of the implementation of the department’s plan.

The plan is structured around priority areas, with specific and phased actions identified for school districts and charter schools, COEs, and the SSOS. This plan acknowledges that each entity, as does each individual in schools and districts, provides a unique vantage point and sphere of influence to support the educational outcomes of MLs and propel forward this statewide effort.

Legislation and Report to the Legislature

Assembly Bill 2074

Assembly Bill 2074 English Learner Roadmap Policy: Statewide Implementation Plan amended California EC sections 360 and 361 respectively, as follows:

EC Section 360

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a) “EL Roadmap Policy” means the California English Learner Roadmap State Board of Education Policy: Educational Programs and Services for English Learners adopted by the state board on July 12, 2017.

(b) “Local educational agency” means a school district, COEs, or charter school.

EC Section 361

(a) (1) The State Department of Education shall develop a statewide implementation plan for the EL Roadmap Policy.

(2) In developing the statewide implementation plan, the department shall convene an advisory committee with representation from all of the following:

(A) Local educational agencies.

(B) Teachers who teach pupils in preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive.

(C) Parents of pupils who are English learners.

(D) Nonprofit organizations with experience in implementing the EL Roadmap Policy.

(b) The statewide implementation plan shall include all of the following:

(1) A brief summary at the beginning of the plan that states why the statewide implementation plan is being created and its importance to bring awareness, a sense of urgency, and opportunity as it relates to the plan.

(2) Clear and measurable statewide goals of implementation.

(3) Alignment and coherence across state initiatives that reflect the EL Roadmap Policy and principles.

(4) How to incorporate the EL Roadmap Policy meaningfully within the statewide system of support established pursuant to Section 52059.5.

(5) Guidance for local educational agencies to incorporate and build alignment and coherence at the local level across programs and services.

(6) A system of monitoring and accountability of the implementation of the department’s plan.

(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the department shall submit a report with the statewide implementation plan for the EL Roadmap Policy to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before November 1, 2026.

(d) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the department shall submit an annual progress report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature commencing January 1, 2027, that identifies local educational agencies that engaged in the implementation of the plan, including, but not limited to, local educational agencies that contacted the department for assistance in implementation and those that offered professional development opportunities to assist educators in implementing the plan.

Report to the Legislature

EL Roadmap Statewide Implementation Plan November 1, 2026, Report to the Legislature

EL Roadmap Statewide Advisory Committee

The EL Roadmap Statewide Advisory Committee was convened to inform the EL Roadmap Statewide Implementation Plan. In line with statutory requirements, committee members represented local educational agencies, teachers (preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through twelve), parents, and nonprofit organizations with experience in implementing the EL Roadmap Policy.

California English Learner Roadmap Implementation Plan Advisory Committee Members

• Alfonso Ceja, Executive Director, Multilingual Education Programs, Bakersfield City School District
• Anya Hurwitz, Executive Director, Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL)
• Carolina Moreno, Director of Multilingual Services and Migrant Education, Los Banos Unified School District
• Devon Guerra, Coordinator, Multilingual Academic Supports, Los Angeles COE, Geo-Regional Expert for Multilingual Students (GEMS) Lead for Los Angeles Region
• Eduardo Muñoz-Muñoz, Assistant Professor, Bilingual Program Coordinator, San José State, Parent
• Hushi Vang Natividad, Coordinator, English Language Development and Dual and World Languages, Santa Clara COE
• Izela R. Jacobo, Senior Director, Multilingual Education and Global Achievement (MEGA), San Diego COE
• Kristen O'Connor, Teacher on Special Assignment, Roseland School District
• Manuel Cavazos, State & Federal and Inclusion Coordinator, Merced COE
• Martha Hernandez, Executive Director, Californians Together
• Min Tang, Educator and Resource Teacher, Parent of an EL Student, Orange Unified School District
• Pamela Low, TK–12 Policy Analyst, EdTrust-West
• Patricia Lozano, Executive Director, Early Edge California
• Sandra Bravo, Educator, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
• Susana Stanziano, Multilingual Learner Department Classified Support Staff, Multilingual Learner Program Specialist, Conejo Valley Unified School District