Electronic Tools for CELDT Analysis
Districts can obtain the results of the annual administration of the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) from Educational Data Systems in late December/early January. (CDs with student data are no longer sent to districts, except by special request.)
To help schools use their electronic CELDT data, SCOE is working in cooperation with the California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) to offer free workshops and consultation services. These services include conversion of the CELDT data file to a more user-friendly Microsoft Excel format and training to enable districts to use Microsoft Excel as a tool to analyze, sort, and filter the data so that it helps reveal student needs.
For assistance converting district data to Microsoft Excel, contact Rick Phelan, rphelan@scoe.org or 524-2847. Note that data conversion must be requested at the district level, not by individual schools or classrooms.
Background Information
The September 2009 issue of the SCOE Bulletin highlighted the use of student data, including results from the CELDT, to guide instructional decision-making. Review this issue (pdf) for a general overview of the benefits of data-driven decision-making in education.
The Bulletin was accompanied by a series of videos, one of which focused on the CELDT. Watch this video to learn more about the CELDT data files.
Video: By analyzing CELDT data using Microsoft Excel, educators can see how their English learners are progressing in language proficiency and academic achievement.
Resource Files & Guides
CELDT 101
CELDT 101 (pdf) is a short presentation developed by the California Department of Education that offers general information about the CELDT and summarizes state guidelines to support English learners.
English Language Learner Development Chart
SCOE developed this EL Development Chart (doc) to outline sample minimum expectations for English learner progress as they relate to language proficiency measured by the CELDT and English-Language Arts achievement as measured by the CST. Intervention considerations and sample competencies are also summarized.
CELDT Interpretation Guides
CELDT Test Results Interpretation Guides are created by the California Department of Education to provide general information about the CELDT, how the results are reported, and what they mean.
Sample Data File
This CELDT data file (xls) contains fictional district data.
CELDT Scaled Score Ranges
The California Department of Education provides this chart of Scaled Score Ranges as part of its online resources related to the CELDT.
Contact
- Patty Dineen, Regional Director, English Learner Services
(707) 522-3151, - Rick Phelan, Curriculum/Technology Specialist
(707) 524-2847,
