About the ELPAC

Background

The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is the mandated state test for determining English language proficiency (ELP). It is administered as an initial assessment to newly enrolled students whose primary language is not English, as indicated on a home language survey; and annually as a summative assessment to students who have been previously identified as EL students. The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards (PDF) .

The ELPAC is delivered via a computer-based test delivery platform. The four domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) will be administered on computer except for the Writing domain for kindergarten through grade two, which will remain as a paper-based test.

Types of ELPAC Assessments

Initial ELPAC—primary identification of students as English learners (ELs)

• The administration window is July 1 to June 30.

• Summative ELPAC—annual assessment to measure an EL student's progress and to identify the student's ELP level

• The administration window is February 1 to May 31.

Alternate ELPAC—annual assessment to measure and identify the student's ELP level, for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities

• The administration window of the Statewide Operational Field Test is November 1, 2021, through February 15, 2022.

What are ELAC Parent Meetings?

• ELAC is a group of families, teachers, administrators, and school personnel. Having an ELAC is a state requirement of schools that have 21 or more English Language Learners. 

• ELAC is where school personnel shares important information about the educational program for students learning English, including attendance, state tests and assessments, number of languages and English Language Learners, academic supports, community resources, and school programs and events. 

• ELAC is a place where families can share their ideas with school personnel and learn about the school system.

• ELAC advises the school on the development of the school plan and the school needs assessments. It is the advisory committee for the state program for the students learning English.

• ELAC meetings are bilingual in English and Spanish.

ELAC is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the school and participate in your child's education!

Why come to ELAC?

• Students do best when their families are involved in their education! ELAC provides information that helps you stay connected to your child's learning and academic progress.

• It's an opportunity to ask questions you have about the school and to have your voice heard!

•  Come find out about school and community resources!

• It's a great way to meet other families!