English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC)

  • The Initial English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is given to K-12 students whose home language is not English to identify English Language Learners (ELLs).  

     

    The Alternate ELPAC will replace all locally determined alternate assessments once operational and, for the first time, provides a consistent, standardized measurement of ELP across the state for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.

     

    The Summative ELPAC is given yearly to track English language acquisition and provide educational supports to all students designated as ELLs.

     

    State and federal laws require that all students whose primary language is other than English be assessed for English language proficiency (ELP). The legal basis for requiring ELP testing is that all students have the right to an equal and appropriate education, and any English language limitations left unidentified and/or unaddressed could preclude a student from accessing that right.

ELPAC Test Window

  • Initial ELPAC 

    July 6 - June 30, 2022

     

    The Initial ELPAC exam will be administered to students within 30 days of initial enrollment in a CA school as indicated by the home language survey.

     

    Alternate ELPAC 

    November 1 - February 15, 2022

     

     

    Summative ELPAC 

    February 1 - May 13, 2022

     

    California Ed Code (Sections 60810-60812) requires all students designated as English Learners (ELs) to take an English proficiency test yearly to track progress and provide educational resources.

     

ELPAC Results

  • The 2019-20 ELPAC results for students are available via the Aeries Parent Portal. 

    Results are only available for students in grades 3-2 who completed all four testing domains.  No reports will be sent home.

ELPAC Parent Resources