Acronyms
Assessments
Programs & Instruction
Committees
Special Terms
100

This acronym used to describe a student with limited English.

What is EL?

100

California’s test used to measure English proficiency.

What is ELPAC?

100

This program is designed specifically to build English language skills.

What is ELD?

100

This site-level committee advises on programs and services for English Learners.

What is ELAC?

100

 A student who can read and write in two languages.

What is Biliterate?

200

This acronym means a student who has gained English proficiency after being classified as an EL.

What is RFEP?

200

The four domains of the ELPAC.

What are Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing?

200

This program is for students who are learning English as a new language. 

What is ESL?

200

This district-level committee advises the school board on English Learner programs.

What is DELAC?

200

This term emphasizes students’ ability to use multiple languages.

What is ML (Multi-Lingual Learner)?

300

This term was used before “EL” and describes an English learners proficiency. 

What is LEP?

300

The test used before ELPAC?

What is the CELDT?

300

This program focuses on teaching English to non-native speakers across contexts.

What is ESOL?

300

ELAC and DELAC must include these stakeholders. 

Parents/guardians of English Learners (ELs), other parents, staff, and community members. 

300

This acronym describes an English Learner at risk of becoming long term.

What is AR-TEL?

400

This acronym is often used interchangeably with EL.

What is ELL?

400

The score needed to pass ELPAC?

What is Level 4

400

A model of teaching that integrates content and language development.

What is SDAIE or SIOP.

400

An ELAC or DELAC committee must be established if there are this number or more of EL's.

What is 21+

400

The instructional approach that uses students’ home language and culture as assets.

What is Culturally Responsive Teaching.

500

This acronym describes students who have been ELs for 6 or more years without reclassification.

What is LTEL?

500

This is used to determine if a student will take the ELPAC. 

What is Home Language Survey (HLS) 

500

A research-based instructional model often used with English Learners, known for visuals and strategies.

What is GLAD?

500

This committee reviews district wide data and policies for ELs.

What is DELAC?

500

Students who are not initially classified as ELs but may need English support are identified through this.

 What is the Home Language Survey (HLS)?