English Language Learner Program

The English Learner programs in the Savanna School District are designed to support students in achieving English fluency and mastering academic language, while ensuring they have fair access to the core academic curriculum and fostering a healthy self-image. English Language Development (ELD) is a daily component of the curriculum for all English Learners, delivered by appropriately credentialed teachers who are specially trained in language acquisition and instructional strategies for English Learners.

Transitioning from English Language Learner to Fluent English Proficient

With the guidance and resources provided by the schools and educators, students enhance their language abilities while simultaneously engaging with academic content. To transition from ELL status, students must demonstrate proficiency on state and district assessments, maintain strong academic performance, and successfully pass a review conducted by teachers, administrators, and parents.

Resources for Parents:

Information on English Learners in California 

The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is the test that is used to measure how well students in kindergarten through twelfth grade understand English when it is not their primary language. The ELPAC has taken the place of the California English Language Development Test (CELDT). Additional information can be found in the parent guides and resources posted below and on the California Department of Education ELPAC Website and the official ELPAC website.
 
ELPAC Resources:

As our parents, teachers and students work together to ensure continued learning for our students, the resources below are designed to assist parents and students who are English Language Learners. 

 

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District English Learner Advisory Committee

The District's English Learner Advisory Committee  is an advisory committee made up of representatives from each school’s English Learner Advisory Committee. The primary function of District's English Learner Advisory Committee is to provide guidance to the District on programs and services for English Learners. The meetings are open to the public, and all parents and guardians in the Savanna School District are invited to attend.  Meetings for the 2024-25 school year will be held at the Savanna School District Office, 1330 S. Knott Avenue; Anaheim beginning at 3:00 pm on the following dates:
 
October 3, 2024
January 29, 2025
May 14, 2025