Language Assessment & Development Department (LADD)
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PUSD's English Learner (EL) program follows the four principles of the California EL Roadmap. Our department coordinates all aspects and ensures strict OCR compliance of the English Learner (EL) and Dual Language Immersion Programs (DLIP) as well as the Translation/Interpretation services for the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) including:
- Development and implementation of curriculum and instructional practices aimed at providing quality learning for all English Learners;
- Providing and coordinating professional staff development on materials and strategies for instructing English Learners and English Language Development;
- Providing an annual evaluation of all site English Learner Programs;
- The coordination and implementation of the ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessment for California) assessment of initial English Learners as well as monitoring their progress in acquiring English annually until they are reclassified;
- Developing and implementing policies and practices related to ELs with disabilities using the practices of the California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities;
- Coordinating services at The International Academy at Blair High School.
- Coordinating the Language Group Data census report of English Learners (DataQuest) & EL Students by Language
- The monitoring of English Learner Data as reported on the California Dashboard and state and federal English Learner funds;
- Supporting all site-based ELAC's and the PUSD DELAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee); full support in the Training of ELAC Officers of their roles and responsibilities;
- Supervises and provides evaluations for Teacher(s) on Special Assignment, Coaches, Program Assistant, Assessment Technicians, and Community Liaison Specialists;
- Prepares Board Reports for state and federal grants such as LCFF, CBET, ELAP (English Language Acquisition Plan) and Title III ESEA and LEP;
- Coordinating the district’s Seal of Biliteracy Award;
- Conducts all project activities fulfilling legal compliance requirements of federal, state, county, and District policies and procedures;
- Maintains current knowledge of laws and Board policies related to EL Education;
So that the PUSD is in full compliance with all rules and regulations as set forth by the California Department of Education (CDE) EL Program Instrument:
Contacts
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Juan Ruelas
Director
626-396-3600 ext. 88299David Ibarra
Coordinator III
626-396-3600 ext. 88286Ivan Hernandez
Bilingual Program Assistant
626-396-3600 ext. 88284Maria Valdez
TOSA II
626-396-3600 ext. 88283Melissa Boone
Assessment Center Technician
626-396-3600 ext. 88285Language Assessment & Development Department
351 S. Hudson Avenue, Room 209
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 396-3600 ext. 88285Office Fax: 626-683-0728
ASSESSMENT DAYS & TIMES:
Please call for an appointment