ELPAC Alternate ELPAC Purpose 2

Question 1

Which population of students is the Alternate ELPAC specifically designed for?

Accepted Answer

Students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who are English learners

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Students who are learning English as a second language in mainstream classrooms

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Students who have recently immigrated to California from non-English-speaking countries

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Students who scored below proficient on the regular ELPAC

Question 2

How does the Alternate ELPAC differ from the regular ELPAC in terms of content complexity?

Accepted Answer

The Alternate ELPAC measures alternate English language proficiency standards aligned to reduced complexity

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The Alternate ELPAC uses more complex academic vocabulary than the regular ELPAC

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The Alternate ELPAC assesses the same standards at the same depth as the regular ELPAC

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The Alternate ELPAC focuses solely on oral language and omits reading and writing

Question 3

What is the primary regulatory purpose of administering the Alternate ELPAC?

Accepted Answer

To fulfill the federal requirement to annually assess the English proficiency of eligible English learners

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To place students into gifted and talented English programs

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To determine if students qualify for special education services

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To satisfy California's high school graduation requirements for English learners

Question 4

Which California law governs the eligibility criteria for a student to take the Alternate ELPAC instead of the regular ELPAC?

Accepted Answer

A student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team decision, consistent with state guidelines

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A recommendation from the classroom teacher based on academic performance

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A parent or guardian request submitted to the district office

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A determination made solely by the school principal

Question 5

What does reclassification to Fluent English Proficient (FEP) look like for a student who takes the Alternate ELPAC?

Accepted Answer

Alternate ELPAC results are used as part of a modified reclassification process appropriate for these students

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Alternate ELPAC students cannot be reclassified under any circumstances

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Students follow the same reclassification criteria as regular ELPAC students with no modifications

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Students must transition back to the regular ELPAC before reclassification is possible

Question 6

In what grade spans is the Alternate ELPAC administered?

Accepted Answer

Grades K–12 across multiple grade spans

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Kindergarten only

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Grades K–2 only

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Grades 9–12 only

Question 7

Which domain is assessed on the Alternate ELPAC?

Accepted Answer

Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

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Listening and Speaking only

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Reading and Writing only

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Mathematics Communication only