ELPAC

ELPAC NEW INFORMATION

What's new for 25-26? 

• The new California Assessment Accessibility Matrix and Accessibility Resource Graphics are also available on the Accessibility Resources webpage

• ELPAC Student Needs Matching Tool

• Changes for 2025–26

  • Sensory items accommodation 

    • A student can use a sensory item (i.e., a fidget toy, textured seat cushion, foot rocker, or other similar object) to help focus on CAASPP/ELPAC.

  • Embedded text-to-speech accommodation no longer available in the Initial ELPAC and Summative ELPAC Listening domain (it’s available for Speaking and Writing).

• Form Assignments for EUSD

  • Summative ELPAC - Form 5

  • Summative ALTERNATE ELPAC - Form 1

  • CAA ELA & Math - Form 1

  • CAA Science - Form 1

• 25-26 ELPAC Non-TOMS Security Affidavit (PDF) - print out

  • Anyone who is in a classroom during testing or who handles ELPAC secure materials must sign this affidavit. 

IMPORTANT ELPAC INFORMATION

Summative ELPAC Fact Sheet (PDF)—English

The "ELPAC Overview" video provides general information about the ELPAC, including its importance and purpose, an explanation of who takes the test, how it is administered, and general resources available.

• ELPAC Overview Video: English (Video; 09:47)  (Updated 02/03/23)

• ELPAC Overview Video: Spanish (Video; 10:40)  (Updated 03/03/23)

Summative ELPAC Scale Score Ranges (PDF)  

Tools for Teachers Webpage 

• Tools for Teachers is an easy-to-use website featuring lessons, activities, and more that incorporate the formative assessment process and accessibility strategies. This website is meant to support teachers daily during their instruction to help educators reflect on their students' knowledge and take action on next steps to meet learning goals. 

ELPAC Domain Information

• Summative Listening Domain / Dominio de Auditiva Sumativo 

• Summative Speaking Domain / Dominio de Expresión Oral Sumativo 

• Summative Reading Domain / Dominio de Lectura Sumativo 

• Summative Writing Domain / Dominio de Escritura Sumativo

ELPAC/ELD Standards Cards

• ELPAC Standards Card—Listening File

• ELPAC Standards Card—Reading File

• ELPAC Standards Card—Speaking File

• ELPAC Standards Card—Writing File

ELPAC Writing Rubrics

Writing Rubrics (CA Dept. of Education) - ELPAC

ELPAC Task Types

Definitions of ELPAC Task Types 

Click the links below for more information:

• www.elpac.org

• CDE ELPAC Webpage: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ep/

• ELPAC Task Type Definitions

• ELPAC Summative Test Blueprints

• 2012 California English Language Development Standards/2012 Estándares de Desarollo del Idioma Inglés de California

• ELPAC Frequently Asked Questions

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

Computer-based ELPAC Administration Technology Requirements

ELPAC Known Issues Log web page 

Estimated Testing Times Chart (EUSD is using Form 10)

Expiration and Pause Rules Guide (PDF)

How to Start an ELPAC Test Session (PDF)

Summative ELPAC Online Test Administration Manual (TAM)

Summative ELPAC Preparing for Administration (PFA) Grades 3–12 (PDF) 

• All teachers administering ELPAC need to review the Preparing for Administration (PFA) document that contains the planning and preparation content from the DFAs. It should be used to prepare for the administration and to become familiar with testing guidelines.

Technology Readiness Checker for Students 

• How to Use the Technology Readiness Checker for Students

Test Security Guidelines VIDEO (15 mins) 

• DO NOT DISTURB and No Electronic Devices - must post both signs during testing

Accessibility Supports

• PADLET: ELPAC + CAASPP Accessibility Supports & Practice Test Resources 

• ELPAC Accessibility Resource Page  

• 24-25 Accessibility Graphic for the Computer-Based ELPAC

• The CA Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix displays the embedded and non-embedded universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations (UDAs) allowed 

• TOMS: Configuring Student Test Settings One-by-One VIDEO (Test Site Coordinator)

• VIDEO Tutorials - Embedded Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations (NOTE: Make sure to reference CA Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix for appropriate supports for ELPAC)

ELPAC Practice/Training Test

Practice and Training Test Resources Webpage

Students should access the Practice and Training Tests for the online tests prior to taking the operational Summative ELPAC. 

ELPAC Resources for Parents 

• ELPAC Starting Smarter Resources for Parents - English

• ELPAC Starting Smarter Resources for Parents -Spanish

• How your EL Student will learn English / Cómo aprenderán inglés sus hijos 

• Take a Practice Test with Your Child Flyer (PDF) – This flyer promotes the ELPAC practice tests and describes how they can be used by families. 

• Parent Guide to Understanding the ELPAC—English (PDF)

• Understanding the Summative ELPAC Score Report—English (Video; 11:55)  

• Understanding the Summative ELPAC Score Report—Spanish (Video; 14:41)