CELDT CELDT Overview and Structure

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the CELDT?

Accepted Answer

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

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To test students in all academic subjects

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To measure IQ of California students

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To place students in gifted programs

Question 2

Which California agency requires the CELDT?

Accepted Answer

California Department of Education

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California Department of Motor Vehicles

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California Department of Health

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California Board of Education Testing Agency

Question 3

How many domains does the CELDT assess?

Accepted Answer

Four: listening, speaking, reading, and writing

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Two: reading and writing

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Three: listening, speaking, and reading

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Five: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and math

Question 4

Who is required to take the CELDT in California?

Accepted Answer

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

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All students in California public schools

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Only students who fail state math exams

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Only students who were born outside the United States

Question 5

What proficiency levels does the CELDT use to classify students?

Accepted Answer

Beginning, Early Intermediate, Intermediate, Early Advanced, and Advanced

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Pass or Fail only

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Level 1 through Level 10

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Basic, Proficient, and Advanced

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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They must retake the CELDT every year

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They are moved to a lower grade

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They must switch to a different school