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CELDT Overview and Structure Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of the CELDT?

    Answer: To assess English language proficiency of non-native English-speaking students in California

    The CELDT assesses the English language development of students whose primary language is not English, as required by California law.

  2. Which California agency requires the CELDT?

    Answer: California Department of Education

    The California Department of Education (CDE) requires the CELDT for English learner identification and monitoring.

  3. How many domains does the CELDT assess?

    Answer: Four: listening, speaking, reading, and writing

    The CELDT assesses four English language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

  4. Who is required to take the CELDT in California?

    Answer: Students whose home language is not English, as identified by the Home Language Survey

    Students identified as potential English learners through the Home Language Survey are required to take the CELDT.

  5. What proficiency levels does the CELDT use to classify students?

    Answer: Beginning, Early Intermediate, Intermediate, Early Advanced, and Advanced

    The CELDT uses five proficiency levels: Beginning, Early Intermediate, Intermediate, Early Advanced, and Advanced.

  6. What happens when a student is reclassified as Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) after CELDT?

    Answer: They are no longer classified as an English Learner and exit EL services

    When reclassified as Fluent English Proficient, students have demonstrated sufficient English proficiency and exit English Learner instructional programs.

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  1. cde.ca.gov — Test dates, eligibility · verified Oct 2026
  2. caaspp-elpac.org — Test delivery, eligibility · verified Oct 2026