ELPAC ELPAC Accessibility and Testing Accommodations 1

Question 1

What term is used for ELPAC test variations that are available to all students and do not require documentation?

Accepted Answer

Universal tools

Answer

Universal tools are ELPAC accessibility resources available to all students without requiring any prior documentation or eligibility determination.

Question 2

Which category of ELPAC accessibility resources requires an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan?

Accepted Answer

Accommodations

Answer

ELPAC accommodations are accessibility resources that require documentation through an IEP or 504 Plan to be provided to eligible students.

Question 3

Which ELPAC accessibility resource is specifically designed for students who are identified as English learners but have no disability?

Accepted Answer

Designated supports

Answer

Designated supports are ELPAC accessibility resources intended for students, including English learners, whose needs are documented but do not require an IEP or 504.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a universal tool available during the ELPAC?

Accepted Answer

Scratch paper

Answer

Scratch paper is a universal tool available to all students during the ELPAC without any documentation or special eligibility requirement.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the 'read aloud' accommodation on the ELPAC Reading domain?

Accepted Answer

It is generally not allowed because it would change the construct being measured

Answer

Reading aloud ELPAC reading passages would invalidate the Reading domain score because it changes the construct being measured from reading to listening.

(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Practice Test

(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Practice Test

ELPAC ELPAC Accessibility and Testing Accommodations 1