Reclassification
Information for English Learner Reclassification and Long Term English Learners
Your Student is AMAZING! Help them reclassify English Proficient!
What is a Long Term English Learner (LTEL)?
A student who has been in the United States school system for 7 or more years and not reclassified as English proficient.
LTELs have a higher risk of graduation drop out, chronic absences, behavior referrals, and appearing unmotivated/non-participatory in their learning.
What is the summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)?
Every year, all multilingual students must take the summative ELPAC assessment, even those who opt out of ELD services to assess their progress in English development in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- It is one of the 2 main required criteria to reclassify as English proficient
- A student must score an overall level of a 4 on the ELPAC to “pass” the test
- You can see your student(s)’ ELPAC scores in your parent portal for all the years they have taken the assessment
- The summative ELPAC is given at school from February to May
What else does my student(s) need to do to reclassify?
Students must meet their grade level score on the iReady Reading Assessment in order to reclassify as English proficient. They take this assessment 3 times each year at school.
| Grade Level | Minimum Score |
| 9th grade | 605 or highter |
| 10th grade | 625 or higher |
| 11th grade | 637 or higher |
| 12th grade | 645 or higher |
Why is it important for my student(s) to reclassify?
- It is a huge accomplishment to celebrate! Your student has worked hard for many years to gain another language and is now multilingual.
- They can be eligible for the State Seal of Biliteracy, which is a special honor during high school graduation.
- Students are required to continue taking these assessments until they reclassify, even in college.
- Students will have more elective and CTE pathway opportunities.
- Multilingual people can make up to 15-20% more income every year than someone who only speaks English or one language.
- It is something of praise to put on job applications, college applications, and scholarship applications.
How can I support my student(s)' success toward reclassifying?
- Review this information with them
- Have them read and write every day about factual information
- Understand the importance of taking the iReady and summative ELPAC assessments seriously
- Support them in seeing there are far more benefits to reclassifying than not
- Keep cheering them on!
Why is the State Seal of Biliteracy important?
- Recognition of Achievement: It formally acknowledges students’ proficiency in two or more languages, celebrating their hard work and linguistic skills.
- College and Career Advantages: Many colleges value bilingualism in admissions, and employers increasingly seek candidates who can communicate across cultures, giving students a competitive edge.
- Global Competence: In a diverse and interconnected world, bilingual students are better prepared to engage in global opportunities and understand multiple perspectives.
- Cultural Pride and Identity: It validates and honors students’ heritage languages, fostering pride and confidence in their cultural identity.
- Higher Earning Potential: Bilingual employees often have access to more job opportunities and can command higher salaries in fields like business, healthcare, and education.
- Academic Benefits: Research shows bilingualism enhances cognitive flexibility, problem-solving, and overall academic performance.
