student should have to express ideas efficiently and confidently in English (ability
to read, write, speak). These are referred to in California schools as CA ELD
Standards.
English Language Arts (ELA) standards Correct Answer: Set of literacy skills in
subjects such as history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. These are
referred to as CA CCSS for ELA/literacy (CCSS means Common Core State
Standards).
Reading/Language Arts Framework for California Public Schools Correct Answer: A
guiding document that provides teachers with a blueprint so they know how to
organize their instruction to meet the standards the state expects. Given the
diverse student population in California, the RLA framework aims at students
succeeding at using the English language efficiently (ELD, or English Language
Development) but also to use it in the context of subjects such as Language Arts
(ELA, or English Language Arts).
Chapter 7 of Reading/Language Arts Framework for California Public Schools
Correct Answer: Concentrates on Universal Access to the Language Arts
Curriculum
California English Language Development Test (CELDT) Correct Answer: Test used
to assess English language development in non-native speakers. Identify students
with limited proficiency in English, determine levels of English proficiency in
students, and assess the development of English language skills in students who
are non-native speakers.
California Alternative Assessment Correct Answer: Students with IEPs may be
eligible to take this because of their disabilities.