Frequently Asked Questions
Who is an "English Learner?"
According to state law EC 435 (a) an "English learner or pupil of limited English proficiency (LEP) means a pupil
who was not born in the United States or whose native language is a language other than English or who comes
from an environment where a language other than English is dominant; and whose difficulties in speaking, reading,
writing, or understanding of the English language may be sufficient to deny the individual the ability to meet the
state's proficient level of achievement on state assessments, the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where
the language of instruction is English, or the opportunity to participate fully in society.
What is "Reclassification?"
For the 2026-27 school year the following reclassification criteria was approved by DELAC and the WSHUHSD
school board:
Criterion 1 -- Current score of Overall ELPAC 4
(Required by CA Dept of Education)
Criterion 2 -- Teacher Evaluation (Report card grades only)
- English (Quarter or Semester) grade C- or higher AND
- History (Quarter or Semester) grade C- or higher OR
- Science (Quarter or Semester) grade C- or higher
Criterion 3 -- Parental Consultation
Criterion 4 -- Basic Skills Relative to English Proficient Students
(Choose ONE of the following):
- 2025 CAASPP ELA score: Standard Met or Exceeded (Level 3 or 4)
- IXL ELA Diagnostic (grades 7-12): scoring at grade level or above
(all students will take this assessment)
- ELA Benchmarks (grades 7-11): scoring proficient or above
(all students in grades 7-11 will take these assessments)
What is Integrated v. Designated ELD?
(coming soon)
What is the ELPAC?
(coming soon)