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In addition to the California State Board of Education (SBE) English Learner Roadmap Policy: Educational Programs and Services for English Learners (EL Roadmap Policy) below, which was passed by the SBE on July 12, 2017, the California English Learner Roadmap: Strengthening Comprehensive Educational Policies, Programs, and Practices for English Learners (CA EL Roadmap) was informed by the results of a survey, federal and state statutes governing essential services for English learners, and public input including philanthropists, community members and others interested in English learner education. The CA EL Roadmap highlights evidence-based practices, promising models, exemplary practices, and effective inclusion of new federal and state legal requirements.

SBE EL Roadmap Policy in English
SBE EL Roadmap in English (DOCX)
The SBE EL Roadmap policy was passed by the SBE on July 12, 2017.

SBE EL Roadmap Policy translations:
SBE EL Roadmap Policy in Korean (PDF)
SBE EL Roadmap Policy in Mandarin (PDF)
SBE EL Roadmap Policy in Spanish (DOCX)
SBE EL Roadmap Policy in Vietnamese (PDF)

CA EL Roadmap Printable Document in English (DOCX)
CA EL Roadmap Printable Document in Spanish (DOCX)
The CA EL Roadmap printable document is available for download above in English and Spanish or a hardcopy of this published document is available for purchase on the California Department of Education Educational Resources Catalog web page External link opens in new window or tab. .

Questions:   Multilingual Support Division | ELROADMAPPROJECT@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0938
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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