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District outlines new reclassification criteria and OktaClass pilot for English learners
Summary
District staff reviewed English-learner outcomes, introduced a pilot curriculum (OktaClass) and described new reclassification criteria aligning EL expectations to English‑only averages to speed reclassification.
At the information item on academic achievement, district staff focused on English learners and the pilot of a designated ELD curriculum at Oak Creek Intermediate (OCI). The presenter said English learners are performing significantly below meeting standard on the CAST but noted a small uptick in the latest year.
Staff explained California’s required designated and integrated ELD instruction, LPAC testing and reclassification steps. The district said it adjusted reclassification criteria so expectations for EL students align with the district’s English‑only averages on local benchmarks. The district is piloting OktaClass (provided free for a year) at OCI and will analyze pre/post assessments and vendor reporting as the pilot continues.
