Reclassification Criteria & Process

Reclassification Criteria & Process

The criteria and procedures for reclassifying Multilingual Learners have been developed by the district’s EL Reclassification Committee using research and student data to guarantee a successful transition to fluent English proficiency (RFEP). All students with a Summative ELPAC Overall 4 or an Alternate ELPAC Overall 3 are eligible to be considered for reclassification in conjunction with other locally determined reclassification criteria outlined in state law under Education Code 313 (f).

Reclassification Criteria for General Education Students

In order to reclassify, students must meet four criteria as described below:

• English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC): Students who score at Summative ELPAC Overall 4.
• Basic Skills Assessment: Nearly Meeting, Meeting or Exceeding established ELA assessment benchmarks (PAF, SBAC/CAASPP, or NWEA).
• Teacher Input: For our district, the Teacher Input means having the classroom teacher fill out a Teacher Input Form on the ELLevation platform. In the absence of a Teacher Input Form, literacy grades can be used. Elementary students should have at least a 2 in ELA in any of the ELA markings. For middle school students, they must attain a C- in ELA or a B- in English Language Development (ELD) if ELD is in lieu of ELA.
• Parent Consultation: Once students meet all the specified criteria, we proceed to contact their parents or guardians for a consultation.

Reclassification Pathways for Multilingual Students in Special Education (Dually Identified)

In the SMFCSD, students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are offered three distinct pathways to support their progress toward meeting the reclassification (see chart below). This page presents a visual representation of the pathways for students who are dually identified as English Learners (ELs) and receiving special education services.