ELLs with IEPs

ELL with IEPs, or identified students can reclassification through one of three pathways as described in detail here and summarized below: 

Pathway #1: The Standard Process: All ELLs including ELLs with IEPs can reclassify using the standard process and criteria.

Pathway #2: Individualized Reclassification (IR) : While students will need to meet a qualifying ELPAC score, IEPs may use  alternative evidence to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills. The timeline  will mirror the overall timeline, and will ONLY accept this online Informed K12 form.. 

Pathway #3: Alternate Reclassification: Students who present severe cognitive disabilities may qualify for ALT assessments, including the ALT-ELPAC. In this case, students will need to score an ALT-ELPAC score of 3 and a CAA score of meet literacy-related IEP goals. 

Learn more here: slides | screencast overview on the 3 pathways to reclassification | screencast on how to complete the IR form. 

• Designated ELD Placement for ELLs with IEPs

• Memo:  Designated ELD Placement for Secondary ELLs with IEPs

There are a range of supports ELLs with IEPs are entitled to when taking the ELPAC, from accommodations, domain exemptions to the assignment of the ALT-ELPAC. 

For an overview on assessing ELLs with IEPs, see here.

OR find the specific resource you are looking for: 

• ALT-ELPAC fact sheet

• ALT Decision-making Tool: Who should take the ALT ELPAC?

• Matrix: Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations on the Summative ELPAC

  • One-Pager from the Matrix for ELPAC computer based

  • One-Pager from the Matrix for ELPAC Paper-Pencil

• Domain Exemption Decision-making Tool

• What the accommodations and supports actually look like

• California Practitioners' Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities 

• Additional state resources