CELDT CELDT Overview and Structure 2

Question 1

When is the CELDT typically administered in California schools?

Accepted Answer

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

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Only in the summer

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Once every four years

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Only when a teacher requests it

Question 2

Which grade levels take the CELDT?

Accepted Answer

Kindergarten through grade 12

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Only grades 3 through 5

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Only grades 6 through 8

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Only grades 9 through 12

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

To determine a student's favorite language

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To schedule parent-teacher conferences

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To assign students to language arts classes

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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They determine if a student graduates

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They replace all other standardized tests

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They determine which sports teams students can join

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

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The SAT

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The CAASPP

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The STAR test

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Score at the Advanced level on the CELDT alone

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Pass a single oral language interview

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Complete a minimum number of years in an EL program