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ELL Parents

ENGLISH LEARNER PROGRAM - PARENT PAGE

  • Welcome, Parents and Guardians of English Learners!

    We are proud to welcome you and your family to the Barstow Unified School District English Learner community! Our goal is to support your child’s success in both learning English and achieving academic excellence. This webpage is here to provide you with important information, helpful resources, and updates about our English Learner programs.

    About the Structured English Language Immersion (SEI) Program

    Your child is enrolled in the Structured English Language Immersion (SEI) program, which is designed to help English learners build strong skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Here’s what the program offers:

    • Daily English Language Development (ELD) instruction tailored to your child’s language level.
    • Academic instruction in English using strategies that make learning easier and more effective.
    • Highly trained teachers who support both language development and academic growth.
    • A respectful and inclusive environment that values your child’s home language and culture.

    Our mission is to help your child become confident in English while continuing to thrive in all subject areas.

    How You Can Support Your Child

    • Talk with your child about what they are learning at school.
    • Encourage reading and speaking in both English and your home language.
    • Stay connected with your child’s teacher and school staff.
    • Participate in school events and parent meetings—we value your voice!
       

    Questions?
    If you have any questions or need support, please contact Instructional Support Services or your site's EL staff. We are here to help you and your family every step of the way.
     

    BUSD El Program Staff - Contacts

  • District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC)

    A district-level English Learner Advisory Committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise district officials on English learner programs and services.
     

     2026-27 DELAC Meeting Schedule

    English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)

    A school-level committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English learner programs and services.
     

    2026-27 ELAC MEETING SCHEDULE

  • The ELPAC is the required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English. State and federal law require that local educational agencies administer a state test of ELP to eligible students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The California Department of Education (CDE) transitioned from the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) to the ELPAC as the state ELP assessment in 2018. The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards. It consists of two separate ELP assessments: one for the initial identification of students as English learners (ELs), and a second for the annual summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and to identify the student's level of ELP.
     

    ELPAC OVERVIEW - VIDEO 
    ELPAC OVERVIEW VIDEO (ESPAÑOL)

    ELPAC 
     

    INITIAL ELPAC 

    • INTRODUCTION TO THE INITIAL ELPAC - VIDEO 

    A Parent Guide to Understanding the Initial English Language Proficiency Assessments for California  English/Español


    INITIAL ALTERNATE ELPAC 


    SUMMATIVE ELPAC 

    • A Parent Guide to Understanding the Summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) English/Español
    • SSR SAMPLE English/Español  
       

    SUMMATIVE ALTERNATE ELPAC

    ELPAC PRACTICE TESTS 

  • Reclassification is the process whereby a student is reclassified from EL status to Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) status. Reclassification can take place at any time during the academic year, immediately upon the student meeting all the criteria.

    Assembly Bill (AB) 2555

    California signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2555 into law on September 27, 2026, streamlining and standardizing how English Learner (EL) students are reclassified as Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) across all California school districts.

    Key Changes to Reclassification Standard

    Under AB 2555, reclassification is now based solely on state English language proficiency assessments (formerly Criterion 1).

    A student is eligible for reclassification if they achieve either of the following scores:

    • Summative ELPAC: Overall Performance Level 4
    • Summative Alternate ELPAC: Overall Performance Level 3

    Districts are no longer required or permitted to use local teacher evaluations, parent consultation gatekeeping, or additional local academic basic skills assessments (Criteria 2–4) to delay or determine reclassification.

    2026-2027 BUSD Reclassification Criteria (updated board-approved criteria coming soon)

    Informational slides:  CDE Revised EL Reclassification October 2026

    2025-26 BUSD Reclassification Criteria


    CDE reclassification guidance