Page 13 - 2016 Handbook FINAL 4.18.16

• Parent refusal letter if applicable – (SEE APPENDIX B)
• Assessment results (WIDA ACCESS/W-APT)
• Monitoring records
• Placement form at the elementary level
• Summary of student services at the secondary level

After the monitoring period, the EL folder will be disposed of according to the district protocol.
CA-60:

• WIDA ACCESS test results on test record card
• ELD services recorded on the Special Services Card (blue)

L. Parent Complaint Process (SEE APPENDIX I)

V. STAFF ROLES

A. Role of English Language Development Specialist

The ELD specialist is certified in his/her teaching area and has an ESL endorsement. At times,
the ELD specialist may be working towards an ESL endorsement. The ELD specialist has
primary responsibility for providing English language instruction to the ELs. The ELD specialist
also shares the responsibility with mainstream general education teachers for ensuring that the
ELs receive content instruction while learning English.

Responsibilities of the ELD Specialist:

• Identify, assess, place, and monitor all ELs
• Provide for English language development, acculturation, and content instruction
• Support ELs in all aspects of the school environment
• Meet with staff to determine the academic needs of individual students
• Collect data for reports and program monitoring
• Coordinate ELD para-educator’s schedules and responsibilities
• Serve as liaison with the parent/guardian of ELs, community, and the school
• Provide a complete report on the delivery of services which will include
student’s levels, services provided, and schedules to the building principal twice
a year (September/October and January/February) when requested

B. Role of English Language Development Para-Educator

The ELD para-educator assists the ELD specialist in meeting instructional needs of ELs.

Responsibilities of the K-12 ELD Para-Educator:

• Assist ELD Specialists and general education teachers in providing content instruction and
language development
• Meet with ELD Specialist who determines the academic needs of ELs
• Assist in assessment
• Assist in record keeping and maintenance of ELD files
13