CELDT: What does this long acronym mean and does my child need to be tested?

California English Language Development Test

CELDT is a state-mandated test given to ALL students categorized in the following areas:

1. Initial Status - Given to students non-native of English or recent arrival to the U.S. and must take an intial survey
2. Continuing Status - Previously identified as English Language Learner (ELL) and must be administered the test annually in October until he/she is reclassified as Fluent

Reminder: Students must reach a score of 4 to be recommended for reclassification.

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CELDT Refresher Training
Cabrillo Cafeteria
Monday, September 21, 2005

3:15-3:35 Registration
Affidavits, Rubrics Packet

3:35-3:50 Welcome and Introductions
CELDT Overview (Teresa Bonaccorsi, Program Manager)

3:50-4:10 Video Examples:
* Speech Functions
* Choose and Give Reasons
* 4 Picture Narrative

4:10-4:45 Audio Calibration (reaching consensus)

4:45-5:00 Questions and Answers
Certification Agreement
Evaluations