English Language Proficiency Assessments for California
ELPAC
Who takes the test? Students who have a home language survey that lists a language other than English will take the Initial test, which identifies students as an English learner student or as initially fluent in English. Students who are classified as English learner students will take the Summative ELPAC every year until they are reclassified as proficient in English.
What is the test format? Both the Initial and Summative ELPAC are computer-based.
Which standards are tested? The 2012 California English Language Development Standards.
Alternate ELPAC
Who takes the test?
Students whose IEP identifies the use of an alternate assessment and who have a home language survey that lists a language other than English will take the Alternate Initial ELPAC, which identifies students as an English learner student or as initially fluent in English. Students who are classified as English learner students will take the Alternate Summative ELPAC every year until they are reclassified as proficient in English.
What is the test format?
Both the Alternate Initial and Alternate Summative ELPAC are computer-based.
Which standards are tested?
Alternate achievement standards derived from the 2012 California English Language Development Standards.
For more information regarding the District Reclassification process, please visit our English Language Services webpage.
For more information on the ELPAC, please visit the California Department of Education Testing & Accountability Website: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ep/