Testing for English Language Learners
ELPAC
ELPAC
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is the required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English. State and federal law require that local educational agencies administer a state test of ELP to eligible students in kindergarten through grade twelve.
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is the required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English. State and federal law require that local educational agencies administer a state test of ELP to eligible students in kindergarten through grade twelve.
ELPAC- Summative
ELPAC- Summative
Description: The Summative ELPAC measures how well students who are English learners are progressing with English language development in each of the four domains. The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards and assesses four domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Description: The Summative ELPAC measures how well students who are English learners are progressing with English language development in each of the four domains. The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards and assesses four domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
The purpose of the Summative ELPAC is to measure progress toward English proficiency and to help determine if a student is ready to be reclassified. This is important to ensure that students continue to receive the support they need to do well in school.
The purpose of the Summative ELPAC is to measure progress toward English proficiency and to help determine if a student is ready to be reclassified. This is important to ensure that students continue to receive the support they need to do well in school.
Participants: All students who are English Learners in grades 7-12
Participants: All students who are English Learners in grades 7-12
Testing Window: Feb 1 - May 31 each year
Testing Window: Feb 1 - May 31 each year
Resources/ Websites:
Resources/ Websites:
ELPAC- Initial
ELPAC- Initial
Description: The Initial ELPAC is the required state assessment for primary identification of students as English learners (ELs).
Description: The Initial ELPAC is the required state assessment for primary identification of students as English learners (ELs).
Participants: The Initial ELPAC is given to students in grades K–12 whose primary language is not English to determine their English language proficiency status.
Participants: The Initial ELPAC is given to students in grades K–12 whose primary language is not English to determine their English language proficiency status.
Testing Window: July 1 - June 30 each year
Testing Window: July 1 - June 30 each year
Resources/Websites:
Resources/Websites:
CDE website- Initial ELPAC
CDE website- Initial ELPAC