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SLZUSD Recognizes Accomplishments in English Development and World Languages

98 Students Earn Reclassification and  19 Students Earn Biliteracy Awards in 2022.
On May 18, 2022, the San Lorenzo Unified School District held the Annual Pathways to Bi-literacy Awards to celebrate our students who have been reclassified as Fluent English Proficient and those who have earned The California State Seal of Biliteracy.

98 – Students Reclassified as Fluent English Proficient
19 - High school students received the Official California State Seal of Biliteracy

English learners who have demonstrated proficiency in English and met language proficiency and academic targets are “reclassified” and considered fluent English proficient. The District’s goal is for every English Learner in our district to reclassify. 

To earn the Seal, students must demonstrate English competency by meeting specific state requirements, demonstrating fluency in a language other than English and receiving good grades in all English classes required for high school graduation. World language competency must be demonstrated through a four-year course of study in a world language or by passing a test (such as the Advanced Placement exam or a school district language examination).
 
On behalf of the District’s English Language Learner Program and District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), San Lorenzo Unified congratulates our Reclassified students, those who are on the Pathway to Biliteracy and our high school seniors, celebrating their linguistic accomplishments in earning the State Seal of Biliteracy. Congratulations!


Click below for free learning resources available for our English Learners - 
 

ELD Common Core Standards

ELD Common Core: These standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in August of 2013.The standards span K-12 and are organized around proficiency levels "Emerging", "Expanding" and "Bridging".  These are the standards that English Learners must be able to master in order to access grade level ELA Common Core Standards.

2014 Revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework

The California State Board of Education adopted the ELA/ELD Framework on July 9, 2014. This version of the ELA/ELD Framework will remain posted while it is edited for publication.

English Language Development Standards

Information about the update, revision, and alignment of the state's current English Language Development (ELD) standards to the CCSS for English Language Arts.

Resources and Tips for Parents

1. RESOURCES about CCSS (Common Core State Standards)

    • CCSS English
    • CCSS Spanish
    • CCSS Chinese

2. Newcomer Brochure

  • English
  • Spanish
 
3.. Education Connection- REACH-services:
    • Subject-specific tutoring in Math and Science
    • Reading workshops
    • SAT prep workshops
    • CAHSEE prep workshops
    • Homework help
    • Online credit recovery "CyberHigh"
    • College information workshops
    • Guest speakers
    • Cultural discussions/presentations

ELD Common Core: These standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in August of 2013.The standards span K-12 and are organized around proficiency levels "Emerging", "Expanding" and "Bridging".  These are the standards that English Learners must be able to master in order to access grade level ELA Common Core Standards.

2014 Revision of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework

The California State Board of Education adopted the ELA/ELD Framework on July 9, 2014. This version of the ELA/ELD Framework will remain posted while it is edited for publication.

English Language Development Standards

Information about the update, revision, and alignment of the state's current English Language Development (ELD) standards to the CCSS for English Language Arts.

(CCSS) Common Core Handbook K-5th

SEAL Training Calendar

 

                                          The California State Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, district or county office of education in recognition to students who have studied and attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in one or more languages in addition to English, by the time they graduate.

To qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy High School students must meet the criteria established by Assembly Bill 815 (Brownley, Chapter 618, Statues of 2011) it became effective January 1st, 2012

The Seal of Biliteracy encourages students to pursue biliteracy, honors the skills our students attain, and can be evidence of skills that are attractive to future employers and college admissions offices. Our vision is to help students recognize the value of their academic success and see the tangible benefits of being bilingual.

Tool Kit

EL Achieve Blackline Masters

Reclassified Students

Click on the below for further details about the reclassified students from San Lorenzo Unified School District.