Getting to Know the ELPAC - Assessment Overview
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) plays a vital role in identifying English Learners and determining their educational path. Students take the Initial ELPAC upon entering the state or country to assess their English proficiency level. The Summative ELPAC is administered yearly to track progress in English acquisition, make class placement decisions, and aid in reclassification. With scores indicating fluency levels, students, teachers, and parents can monitor growth and achievements effectively. This comprehensive guide provides insights into the assessment process, testing stages, and practice resources for optimal preparation. Discover the schedule, benefits, and significance of the ELPAC along with valuable insights offered in the provided parent guide links.
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Getting to Know the ELPAC
Initial ELPAC Students will take this test when they first enter the state or country. Its purpose is to determine if they are English Learners and should be placed in English Learner classes.
Initial Student Score Report Fluent Some English Very Little English
Summative ELPAC English Learners will take this once a year, from February to May. This will (1) measure their progress in learning English, (2) help determine class placement for the following year, and (3) be used for reclassification.
Summative Student Score Report 4 performance levels 3 performance levels
You can track students year to year progress. Overall Score Report
ELPAC Practice Tests https://www.elpac.org/resources/practi cetests/
Starting this Spring, students will take the ELPAC online.
A Parent Guide to Understanding the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California English: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/documents/elpacpgtu.pdf Arabic: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/c19/documents/elpac17pgtuarb.pdf Chinese: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/c19/documents/elpac17pgtusch.pdf Korean: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/c19/documents/elpac17pgtukor.pdf Spanish: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/c19/documents/elpac17pgtuspa.pdf Tagalog: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/c19/documents/elpac17pgtutag.pdf Vietnamese: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/c19/documents/elpac17pgtuvie.pdf
When is the ELPAC? CCA: March 16 - 17 CVMS: March 18 - 20 EWMS: February 19 - 20 PTMS: March 2 - 3 TPHS: March 9 - 13
What is Reclassification? This is the process that identifies English Learners who are ready to participate in regular instruction without further English Learner program assistance.
Reclassification Criteria 1. English Language Proficiency Assessments (ELPAC): Overall ELPAC scale score of Level 4 (Well Developed).
2. Assessments of Basic Skills: a. Level 3 (Standard Met) Scale Score on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) ELA/Literacy Assessment.
OR b. Students without a SBAC score must have a Reading Inventory (RI) score of at least the lowest score within the the grade level Proficient rangeas well as a passing score (2+) on the District Writing Benchmark (DWB).
3. Teacher recommendation: a. Grade of C or higher in all core academic classes b. Positive teacher feedback on district Teacher Recommendation form 4. Parent Opinion and Consultation
