ELPAC

The purposes of the Summative ELPAC are to determine the level of English Language Proficiency of EL students and to assess the progress of EL students in acquiring the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.  All EL students must be administered the ELPAC until they are reclassified. There is no parent opt out or medical exemption for this assessment.

Why is the ELPAC important?

• Helps us to identify ELs

• Helps us to determine an EL’s levels in the four domains

• One form of monitoring progress and growth

• Ultimately need an overall score of 4 on this test to reclassify

Reclassification Information

Reclassification Criteria:

The Director of ELD, in conjunction with teacher input, will specifically evaluate students who are potentially qualified for reclassification. This will occur upon release of ELPAC scores by the state.

Per California Department of Education recommendations and requirements, EL Reclassification will be based on the following four criteria:

1. ELPAC Score - Student must have an Overall Performance Level score of 4 (the statewide standardized ELP criterion)

2. Teacher Evaluation - Student progress as observed by the teacher, as well as student’s grades/progress indicators in math and English. Grade must be a C or higher in both courses. Progress in standards must be Meeting or Exceeding Expectations.

3. Parent Opinion and Consultation - Parents will be invited to, and are strongly encouraged to provide input and share their opinion.

4. English Language Proficiency - EL student’s English language proficiency will be compared with that of an English Proficient Student.

Reclassification Process

1. The Director of ELD will initiate this process by generating the Reclassification Form for students who meet the first criteria.

2. Form will then be sent to the teacher for further input and completion of grades, test scores, etc.

3. Parent opinion/feedback is gathered and entered on the form. They may also consult with the Director of ELD and/or teacher regarding their child’s reclassification.

4. At this point, if everyone is in agreement, the student is then redesignated RFEP. A Parent Notification Letter of Reclassification is mailed to the parents,.

5. If a student has not met criteria 1, 2, or 4, they will remain EL and will be reevaluated the next school year.

1. ELPAC Chat-schedule a one-on-one score review and goal setting conversation with the Director of School Support or a School Support Lead

2. EL Support Sessions-come get extra help, learn new strategies, and ask questions

3. ELPAC Practice Test-take this test at least once per month from September-January

4. Interim ELPAC

a. Every EL student in the program for 4+ years is highly encouraged to take the Interim ELPAC in reading

b.  This will provide a score, so that we can better support the student in the specific areas they are struggling with

5. ELPAC Bootcamp (4 sessions, once per week) of ELPAC prep. This will cover every task type/question on the ELPAC. 

6. Free Online Resources

7. SORA Digital Library- free access to eBooks and Audio Books

8. CA Free Tutoring- the state of California provides free, on demand, anytime, anywhere online tutoring for students of all ages and levels.