The Colorado English Language Proficiency Standards (CELP) were designed to help English Language Learners access and master content while they are acquiring English. They are designed to align with and support the Colorado State Standards.
There are 5 CELP Standards:
- English Learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting.
- English Learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts.
- English Learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics.
- English Learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.
- English Learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Social Studies.
Here is the link to the Colorado Department of Education's Colorado English Language Proficiency Standards.