CELDT Overview and Structure Flashcards

When is the CELDT typically administered in California schools?

Answer: Annually between July 1 and October 31 for initial testing and annually thereafter

Initial CELDT testing is conducted between July 1 and October 31, and annual testing follows each year until reclassification.

Which grade levels take the CELDT?

Answer: Kindergarten through grade 12

The CELDT is administered to English learners in kindergarten through grade 12.

What is the Home Language Survey used for in relation to the CELDT?

Answer: To identify students who may need English language assessment and CELDT testing

The Home Language Survey identifies students whose home language is not English, triggering the requirement for CELDT assessment.

What is the significance of the CELDT results for English Learner students?

Answer: They are used to monitor English language development and guide instructional support

CELDT results guide schools in providing appropriate instructional programs and monitoring the English language progress of English Learner students.

Which document replaced the CELDT starting in the 2017-18 school year?

Answer: English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

The ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) replaced the CELDT beginning in the 2017-18 school year.

What criteria must students meet to be reclassified as Fluent English Proficient (RFEP)?

Answer: Meet multiple criteria including CELDT performance, teacher evaluation, parent input, and academic performance

Reclassification requires meeting multiple criteria: CELDT proficiency, teacher assessment, parent input, and comparison with academic performance of English-only peers.