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Equity, Family & Community Engagement
Programs and Services
- Reclassification of English Learners
- Newcomer Academy / Academia de recién llegados
- Native American Education / Educación nativo americano
- Migrant Education
Reclassification of English Learners
What Does “Reclassification” Mean?
Reclassification means that your child has reached a level of English proficiency that allows them to succeed in all classes without special English support. They are still learning English, but no longer need English learner (EL) services. Even after being reclassified, the student’s English progress is monitored for four years.
Why is it important for my child to be reclassified?
- When students are reclassified, they can take more elective classes and courses that better prepare them for college.
- This opens up more academic opportunities for them, and they are no longer limited to English support classes only.
Currently, the Oxnard School District only reclassifies students in grades 3–8 who meet the four required reclassification criteria.
Reclassification Criteria
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State Requirement
Summative ELPAC Overall Level 4: Proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (or selected domains for students receiving special education) OR Alternate ELPAC Overall Level 3 for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
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Local Criteria
A STAR 360 score of 25th percentile or higher OR a CAASPP score of nearly met or higher (2, 3, or 4). English learners with an IEP who score an overall 4 on the summative ELPAC must score at the 10th percentile or better on the STAR Reading test. Students who score an overall 3 on the Alternate ELPAC must score at least 80% on the Unique curriculum benchmark assessment.
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Teacher Evaluation
Teachers evaluate the student’s academic performance, including a review of performance in English Language Arts and English Language Development (ELD). Your child must have a “C” or better in English language arts.
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Parent Opinion and Consultation
Parents/legal guardians are involved in a discussion about their student’s English language proficiency and must agree with their child’s reclassification.
What Is the ELPAC?
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is a test that measures your child’s English skills in four areas:
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
- Students receive a proficiency level for each area and an overall score.
- All English learners take this test every year to assess their progress.
- The ELPAC is designed so all students, including those receiving special education services, can participate.
- Students take this test between February and May of each school year.
Parent Resources
Participate in ELAC
The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) provides a space where parents of emergent multilingual learners can share input and learn strategies to support their children’s academic success.
ELPAC Test Practice
Students can use the CAASPP Interface app on their school tablet and select the practice test to prepare for the ELPAC.
Support at Home
- Read to your child, or ask them to read to you every day.
- Give your child opportunities to use English outside of school.
- Ask your child’s teacher which areas of English learning need additional support.
Ways to Support Your Child at Home
Newcomer Academy / Academia de recién llegados
The Newcomer Academy is recommended for students in third through eighth grade who are newly arrived to the United States or who have been in U.S. schools for less than 2 years, and who have scored a level one in the English Language Assessment.
The goal of the Newcomer Academy is to provide intensive English instruction while students learn about their new school environment and culture in the United States. Students have a designated time for English Language Development, and English is also developed during core instruction through Integrated English Development.
Where Is the Academy Offered?
Lemonwood School
Offers the Newcomer Academy for students in grades 3–5.
Frank Academy of Marine Science and Engineering
Offers the Newcomer Academy for students entering grades 6, 7, or 8.
Program Duration: Students may stay in the program between 12–18 months, with a maximum enrollment of two years.
Native American Education / Educación nativo americano
Oxnard School District works in collaboration with the Ventura County Education Consortium to support students with Native American Heritage. Indian Education student services are provided to eligible students.
Is My Child Eligible?
Your child may be eligible if his/her grandparents are an enrolled member of an American Indian tribe, band or group, or Alaskan Native tribe or corporation — or if you, your child, or a grandparent have a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB).
To enroll, complete the eligibility certificate (ED 506 Form) and a program enrollment request.
Contact & Resources
Indian Education Office
Indian Education Consortium
Migrant Education
Migrant Education is a federally funded program designed to provide supplementary education and support services to eligible migrant students. Oxnard School District works in collaboration with the Ventura County Office of Education to support migrant students and their families.
CDE Migrant Resources
Migrant Education Program at VCOE
PAC Meeting Schedule 2025–2026
Juntas Informativas del Programa Educación Migrante • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Virtual meetings use Zoom ID: 957 3501 4747
In-person: Oxnard School District, 1051 South A Street, Room 502
- Virtual
Tuesday, October 14, 2025Zoom ID: 957 3501 4747
- Virtual
Wednesday, November 12, 2025Zoom ID: 957 3501 4747
- Virtual
Tuesday, February 17, 2026Zoom ID: 957 3501 4747
- In Person
Wednesday, March 18, 20261051 South A Street, Room 502
- Virtual
Tuesday, April 28, 2026Zoom ID: 957 3501 4747
- In Person
Wednesday, May 20, 20261051 South A Street, Room 502
Past meetings are shown faded.
Maria D. Ponce-Montanez
M.Ed. Migrant Education Program Specialist, Region XVII
mponcemontanez@vcoe.org
Mobile: (805) 437-1520 • Direct: (805) 383-9358
