Welcome Families!

The ELLMA team is here to support you in ensuring your language learner gets the best education possible in OUSD schools, whether they are learning English or another second language.  Parent engagement is critical for the success of ELL students, and we encourage you to learn as much as possible about how to support your child at home and by working with their school.

Here are the answers to frequently asked questions from families of ELL students. If you do not find the information you need on this page, please write to us and we will do our best to assist. 

How was my child classified as an ELL?

How do I choose the right ELL program?

What should I know about reclassification and my child's rights to language development? 

How can I monitor my student's progress towards English proficiency?

What opportunities does the District offer for parents to get involved? 

Orientation Video

If you are new to OUSD, our Orientation Video will help you to understand the enrollment process and how to ensure your student is in the right classes for them. The video below is also available in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Mam, Vietnamese, Dari and Tigrinya.

As of February, 2018, the ELPAC is the State of California's official assessment test to measure student proficiency in English.  Previously, the CELDT test was used. As with the CELDT, the scores of the ELPAC will be one of the factors considered in measuring a student's progress towards reclassification as fluent in English. 

This video provides an overview of the elements of the ELPAC test and is also available in Spanish. A Parent Guide to Understanding ELPAC is available in multiple languages (please scroll down to the ELPAC section).