New Haven Unified School District is committed to developing an equitable educational system that values the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of their English Language Learners. Through the use of strategic instructional and educational support services, all stakeholders will be responsive to the needs of English Language Learners to ensure that they are college and career ready.
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The New Haven Unified School District is committed to developing an equitable educational system that values the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of their English Language Learners. Through the use of strategic instructional and educational support services, all stakeholders will be responsive to the needs of English Language Learners to ensure that they are college and career ready.
Raquel Bocage
Director, K-12 Instruction
rbocage@nhusd.k12.ca.us
(510) 471-1100, ext. 62287
No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin...be denied the benefits or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.
Lau establishes district’s obligation to provide ELLs with meaningful access to educational programs.
Districts shall not “track” students causing segregation.
In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 58, also known as the California Education for a Global Economy Initiative (CA Ed.G.E.). The purpose of the CA Ed.G.E. Initiative is to ensure that all children in California public schools receive the highest quality education, master the English language, access high quality, innovative, and research-based language programs that prepare them to fully participate in a global economy.
Beginning July 1, 2017, the CA Ed.G.E. Initiative authorizes school districts and county offices of education to establish language acquisition programs for both native and non-native English speakers, and requires school districts and county offices of education to solicit parent and community input in developing language acquisition programs.
IdentificationAt the time of enrollment, California public schools are required to determine the language(s) spoken in the home by each student. To gather this information, all parents/legal guardians are required to complete, sign, and date a Home Language Survey (HLS) for each of their school-aged children.
The HLS is included in the registration packet at all levels. The enrollment center ensures that parents/guardians receive an explanation of the EL identification process and whether their student will be assessed on the ELPAC. The parent must sign a form indicating that the identification process and instructional programs were explained to them.
ReclassificationStudents who are Reclassified demonstrate strong English language proficiency and close to grade level academic proficiency.
At this time, New Haven Unified District use the following four criteria to establish local reclassification policies and procedures:
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
A committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members specifically designated to advise school officials on English Learner program services.
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
A district-level English Learner Advisory Committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise district officials on English learner programs and services.
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
Upcoming Meetings/Próximas reuniones:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025/Miercoles 7 de mayo de 2025
5:00 – 6:30 PM
AgendaNew Haven Unified District Office/Oficina del distrito de New Haven
Media Room/Sala de miedos de comunicación
34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587
For past meetings agendas and notes click on the links below.
Para la agenda y notas en español, desplácese hacia abajo del documento seleccionado
Thursday, April 17, 2025:
Agenda (English & Spanish)/Agenda (Inglés y Español)
Minutes & Notes (English & Spanish)/Actas y notas (inglés y español)
Thursday, October 24, 2024:
Agenda (English & Spanish)/Agenda (Inglés y Español)
Minutes & Notes (English & Spanish)/Actas y notas (inglés y español)
Thursday, February 15, 2024: Meeting Agenda (English & Spanish)
Notes (English & Spanish)
Presentation
Thursday, November 2, 2023: Meeting Agenda (English & Spanish)
Notes (English & Spanish)
Tuesday, February 28, 2023: Meeting Agenda (English & Spanish) & Notes
Tuesday, January 24, 2023: Meeting Agenda (English & Spanish)
Notes (English & Spanish)
Presentation Slides (English and Spanish)
Thursday, September 29, 2022: Meeting Agenda & Notes (English & Spanish)
