ELPAC Overview 2

Question 1

Which California state agency is responsible for administering the ELPAC?

Accepted Answer

California Department of Education (CDE)

Answer

The California Department of Education (CDE) administers the ELPAC in collaboration with the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) system.

Question 2

The ELPAC replaced which previous English language proficiency assessment in California?

Accepted Answer

CELDT (California English Language Development Test)

Answer

The ELPAC replaced the CELDT beginning in the 2017–2018 school year as California's primary EL assessment.

Question 3

How many overall performance levels does the ELPAC use to report student English proficiency?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

The ELPAC reports results using four performance levels: 1 (Minimally Developed), 2 (Somewhat Developed), 3 (Moderately Developed), and 4 (Well Developed).

Question 4

Which law mandated that California develop the ELPAC aligned to the 2012 California English Language Development Standards?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

ESSA (2015) required states to adopt standardized EL assessments aligned to their ELD standards, driving California to develop the ELPAC.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Initial ELPAC?

Accepted Answer

To identify newly enrolled students who may be English learners

Answer

The Initial ELPAC screens newly enrolled students to determine if they should be designated as English learners requiring language support services.

(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Practice Test

(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Practice Test

ELPAC Overview 2