RFEP Category |
Definition |
English Learner (EL) students enrolled
in a structured English immersion |
Also referred to as Sheltered English
Immersion). The number of English Learner (EL) students
enrolled in a structured English immersion setting. These
EL students are receiving instruction through an English
language acquisition process for young children in which
nearly all classroom instruction is in English but with a
curriculum and presentation designed for children who are
learning the language. |
English Learner (EL) students provided
with an instructional service specifically designed for
EL students that does not correspond to one of the
descriptions found on this form |
The number of English Learner (EL)
students provided with an instructional service
specifically designed for EL students that does not
correspond to one of the descriptions found in fields
ELD, ELD_SDAIE, ELD_PLS, ELD_L1 above. |
English Learner (EL) students who are
not provided with any specialized instructional service,
as defined on this form |
The number of English Learner (EL)
students who are not provided with any specialized
instructional service, as defined in fields ELD,
ELD_SDAIE, ELD_PLS, ELD_L1 and ELD_OTHER above. |
Total English Language (EL) learners |
The SUM of fields SEI, ACS, ELM_MEET,
ELM_PARENT, and OTHER_SET OR THE SUM of fields of ELD,
ELD_SDAIE, ELD_PLS, ELD_L1, ELD_OTHER, and NO_ELD |
EL students redesignated as Fluent
English Proficient (RFEP) |
The total number of EL students
redesignated as FEP since the last census. Includes those
who are no longer enrolled at the school (i.e., graduated
or moved). |
Oral English Provicency Assesment |
Y Schools uses one or more of the
listed oral language assessments. N None of the
above tests have been conducted. O The district
has on file a current CDE approved waiver to use an
alternative instrument or procedure for initial
identification. |
English Learner (EL) students enrolled
in an alternative course of study setting |
These students are enrolled in classes
where EL students are taught English and other subjects
through bilingual education techniques or other generally
recognized methodologies permitted by law and where the
pupils enrolled have been (1) granted a parental
exception waiver pursuant to EC 310 and 311; or (2)
enrolled in any Alternative Education Program operated
under the Superintendent of Public Instruction's waiver
authority (EC 58509) when such an alternative for EL
students was established specifically to waive one or
more sections of EC 300 through 340; or (3) enrolled in a
Charter School program which offers any alternative
course of study for EL students. |
Students meeting English language
mainstream classroom criteria |
The number of English Learner (EL)
students enrolled in an English language mainstream
classroom setting who have met local district criteria
for having achieved a "good working knowledge"
(also defined as "reasonable fluency") of
English and are provided with additional and appropriate
services |
Parent requests for English language
mainstream classrooms |
The number of English Learner (EL)
students who are enrolled in an English language
mainstream classroom setting at the request of their
parent(s) or guardian. Based on CCR 11301(b) a parent or
guardian is permitted to request, any time during the
school year, that his/her child be moved into an English
Language Mainstream Classroom. |
English Learner (EL) students enrolled
in other English language instructional settings |
The number of English Learner (EL)
students enrolled in an instructional setting other than
one of those described in fields SEI, ACS, ELM_MEET, and
ELM_PARENT shown above. The instructional settings
described in the above fields are those which are
consistent with definitions found in EC300 -340. |
Number of English Learner (EL) students
receiving a program of English Language Development (ELD) |
The number of English Learner (EL)
students receiving a program of ELD, and no services in
the fields shown below (ELD_SDAIE, ELD_PLS AND ELD_L1).
ELD is a specialized program of English language
instruction appropriate for the student's identified
level of language proficiency. It is consistently
implemented and designed to promote second language
acquisition of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
ELD should be provided by teachers reported on the R30-LC
form, Part V. |
Number of English Learner (EL) students
receiving a program of ELD and, at a minimum, two
academic subjects required for grade promotion or
graduation, taught through Specially Designed Academic
Instruction in English (SDAIE |
SDAIE is an approach used to teach
academic courses to EL students in English. It should be
designed for non-native speakers of English and should
focus on increasing the comprehensibility of the academic
courses normally provided to FEP and English-only
students in the district. These students are not
receiving primary language support as described below.
SDAIE should be provided by teachers reported on the
R30-LC form, Part V. |
Number of English Learner (EL) students
receiving a program of ELD and SDAIE as described above,
with Primary Language Support (L1 support) in at least
two academic subject areas |
L1 support is instructional support
through the student's primary language. It does not take
the place of academic instruction through the primary
language but may be used in order to clarify meaning and
facilitate student comprehension of academic content area
concepts taught mainly through English. It may also
include oral language development in the student's
primary language. L1 support may be provided by
credentialed teachers fluent in the student's primary
language or by bilingual paraprofessionals (aides)
reported on the R30-LC, Part V. The aides should be
supervised by a credentialed teacher. |
Number of English Learner (EL) students
receiving a program of ELD and, at a minimum, two
academic subjects through the primary language (L1) |
L1 instruction is (1) for Kindergarten -
grade 6, primary language instruction provided, at a
minimum, in language arts (including reading and writing)
and mathematics, science, or social science; or (2) for
grades 7 - 12, primary language instruction provided, at
a minimum, in two academic subjects required for grade
promotion or graduation. The curriculum should be
equivalent to that provided to FEP and English-only
students. These students may also be receiving SDAIE as
described above. L1 instruction should be provided by
teachers reported on the R30-LC form, Part V. |