CELDT

What is CELDT?

• California

• English

• Language

• Development

• Test

Why do I have to take the CEDLT?

State and Federal law require schools to assess (test) the English proficiency of

students whose primary (first) language is not English.

Students from kindergarten to 12th grade take the CELDT.

The CELDT has 4 parts:

• Listening

• Speaking

• Reading

• Writing

CELDT Levels

• Beginning- 1

• Early Intermediate- 2

• Intermediate- 3

• Early Advanced- 4

• Advanced- 5

How often do I have to take the CELDT?

• The CELDT is administered (given) once a year until you are reclassified.

How do I get reclassified?

• Overall level of 4 or 5 on the CELDT with subtest scores of 3 or higher

• BRI Reading Assessment

• Writing Benchmark

• Grades of C or better in math, English, history, and science

Why am I in ELD?

• ELD (English Language Development) is for students at an overall level 3 on the CELDT.

• The first month of class will focus on preparing you for the CELDT

What is your goal?

• Tell your partner 1 goal you have for ELD class.