California English Learner Roadmap

In 2018 California begins implementation of the California English Learner Roadmap Policy.

This policy was approved by the State Board of Education on July 12, 2017 and it comes following the passage of Proposition 58 (English Proficiency.  Multilingual Education.  Initiative Status) in November 2016.

It is the first change in policy language regarding English Learner education in nearly 20 years (Last changes were under Proposition 227, passed in 1998).

The English Learner Roadmap Vision states that:

"English Learners Fully and Meaningfully Access and Participate in a 21st Century Education from Early Childhood Through Grade Twelve That Results in Their Attaining high Levels of English Proficiency, Mastery of Grade Level Standards, and Opportunities to Develop Proficiency in Multiple Languages."

and is supported by four Principles that provide it's foundation:

Principle #1:

Assets - Oriented and Needs - Responsive Schools.

Principle #2:

Intellectual Quality of Instruction and Meaningful Access.

Principle #3:

System Conditions That Support Effectiveness.

Principle #4:

Alignment and Articulation Within and Across Systems.

MRCR Education had the pleasure to send a representative to the California Department of Education Public Meeting held in Sacramento on September 2017 titled "The California English Learner Roadmap: Strengthening Comprehensive Educational Policies, Program, and Practices for English Learners" where experts and stakeholders reviewed the new policy, engaged with participants, and provided a preview of the draft guidance document.

At this meeting MRCR Education made a commitment to assist the California Department of Education with the implementation of the EL Roadmap through one of three presentations available to schools, districts, LEA's, and County Offices of Education.  For more information email us at mrcreducation@gmail.com Subject Header "California EL Roadmap Presentation".  MRCR Education is also sharing the following guide to help you get started with understanding this new policy.

Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator

Copyright 2018.  MRCR Educational Consulting Firm.  All Rights Reserved.

January 2018

Welcome Back!

Now That the Winter Break has come to an end, schools reopen once again.

Their doors welcome back students, teachers, parents and staff.

It is the beginning of a new year.

A chance to begin anew in the educational pathway that this year's class has been embarked upon since the first day of school late last August.  All of us should feel rested, refreshed, and ready, to continue into the second half of the educational journey through the 2017-18 school year.  We set our sights on that last day of school some time in June (or May), and begin to plan an approach towards this goal.


-How are we going to make it to the end?

-What approach are we willing to take?

-Who will be the guides who will help us along the way?

-What will it take to get promoted and advance to the next grade, or become a graduating member of the class of 2018?


This will be the last class with a direct link to the 20th century, whose future lies ahead entirely in the 21st century.

The challenges that they will face are most likely to be solved by those who can draw upon a diverse education experience covering multiple subjects and areas of knowledge.  They will need to develop unique skills that adapt to new technologies, in a constantly changing world, where creative minds collaborate across time zones, geographic regions, cultural areas, and multiple languages. 



Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator

Copyright 2018.  MRCR Educational Consulting Firm.  All Rights Reserved.