ELPAC Initial vs. Summative ELPAC 3

Question 1

A kindergartner just enrolled mid-year with a home language other than English. Which assessment should the school administer first?

Accepted Answer

Initial ELPAC

Answer

Any newly enrolled student with a home language other than English must first take the Initial ELPAC to determine EL status.

Question 2

For which grade span does the ELPAC use a different assessment design than the standard K-12 version?

Accepted Answer

Kindergarten only

Answer

Kindergarten has its own adapted ELPAC design due to the developmental level and literacy skills of young learners.

Question 3

Which ELPAC version provides data used during the annual reclassification review process?

Accepted Answer

Summative ELPAC

Answer

The Summative ELPAC score is one of the required criteria evaluated during the reclassification review for English learners.

Question 4

What is the window for administering the Initial ELPAC after a student enrolls?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 calendar days

Answer

California law requires the Initial ELPAC to be administered within 30 calendar days of a student's enrollment.

Question 5

How does the Initial ELPAC score scale compare to the Summative ELPAC score scale?

Accepted Answer

Both use the same four performance levels

Answer

Both the Initial and Summative ELPAC use the same four performance levels to describe English language proficiency.

(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Practice Test