English Language Learner
Update
Fall time is Best time.....for learning!
English Language Development (ELD) classes are off and running! We have 13 classes offered from Kindergarten through High School. The ELD teachers are working hard to make the 50 minute, twice a week, virtual classes fun and helpful for our ELD kiddos. Some of the strategies I have seen are: Adverb Charades, "Would you rather" conversations, and using fun videos to introduce a topic. Our teachers go above and beyond to help English Learners (ELs) acquire the necessary skills to be English Proficient. Thank you for assisting these fabulous teachers by getting your work samples in on time with your student's first and last name, date, and class title of English Language Development.
Reclassification!
We always CELEBRATE our RECLASSIFICATIONS! It is such a joy to see our students become English Proficient!
Currently, we have 62 English Learner (EL) students in our program. At our recent Reclassification Ceremony, we proudly celebrated 23 students who reclassified either at the end of last school year (2025–26) or at the beginning of this school year (2026–27). Our reclassification rates are higher than both the state average and many of our local districts—such an exciting accomplishment and so much to celebrate together!
These reclassifications were honored at our October 1st English Language Advisory Committee meeting (ELAC).
Fall ELAC Meeting
English Learner Advisory Committee
Do you want a say in how your student's English Learner (EL) services occur? If so, please join our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meetings! Currently, Yosemite Valley Charter is our only Charter with an ELAC meeting. Our meeting was held on October 1st via Zoom. Notes and slides from the meeting were emailed out after the meeting. Those families that are a part of Monarch River Academy are always welcome to attend and contribute.
ELPAC tool - interim assessments
The state has given us new tools to help our ELL students. These are interim (practice) assessments. These assessments will be completed by the ELD teachers during ELD class time. It will expose your student to the rigor of the ELPAC test and better prepare them for success! We are excited to start using these in ELD class later this month.
Summative and Initial ELPAC results!
Did your student participate in the ELPAC test last Spring? or the Initial ELPAC at the start of the school year? Results can be accessed in the Parent Portal by following the steps below.
Yosemite Valley Charter Parent Portal
Monarch River Academy Parent Portal
Click Student Name> Reports> Test Results> View PDF
