Coachella Valley USD

Test Site Coordinators (TSCs) and Admins

ELPAC Coordinator Emails - archive containing the monthly updates and other communications as provided by ETS.

ELPAC CalEdFacts - this content is part of CDE's information and media guide about education in the State of California.

Test Blueprints

The Proposed Test Blueprints for the ELPAC - this document provides the proposed numbers of items and points for each task type to be included in an operational assessment.
The Definitions of Proposed Task Types - an interim document meant to accompany and provide context for the Proposed Test Blueprints for the ELPAC during the current stage of test design.
The Summative ELPAC Task Types and Blueprints
California's 2012 English Language Development Standards - web page for those interested in following the alignment of English language development (ELD) standards with current English language arts standards.
Summative ELPAC General Performance Level Descriptors (PLD) and the Initial ELPAC General PLD - sometimes called policy definitions, provide generic descriptions of student performance-level expectations on each assessment, and are used to guide the development of the specific PLDS.

ELPAC Domain Information Sheets

Initial ELPAC Assessment
- Initial Listening Domain
- Initial Speaking Domain
- Initial Reading Domain
- Initial Writing Domain
Summative ELPAC Assessment
- Summative Listening Domain
- Summative Speaking Domain
- Summative Reading Domain
- Summative Writing Domain

ELPAC TOMS User Roles & Access to TOMS - this guide lists the roles and responsibilities in and access to the Test Operations Management System, including the Local Scoring Tool.
User Roles in the TOMS - this web page further explores the roles and responsibilities available to users with system access through TOMS.
Initial ELPAC 2018-19 Local Scoring Tool Reports - contains report descriptions, purpose, and reviews the roles with access to the ELPAC eligibility report, Initial ELPAC LST Audit Report, student score data, demographics snapshot data, and others.
ELPAC Fact Sheet - this guide is a brief 1 page overview of the ELPAC in it's entirety.

Initial ELPAC Test Administration Manual 2018-19 - this manual is designed to help you efficiently organize, administer, and return test materials for scoring; along with general information about the Initial ELPAC.
Summative ELPAC Test Administration Manual 2018 - this manual is designed to help you efficiently organize, administer, and return test materials for scoring; along with general information about the Summative ELPAC.
Test Operations Management System (TOMS) Guide for the ELPAC - this manual provides instructions necessary to manage users, order materials, and provide support in delivering audio modules for the Listening domain.
How to Complete the Initial ELPAC Process - this manual contains instructions on the process that is started upon a student's first enrollment in a California public school.

ELPAC Spring 2018 Summative Assessment: Revised Estimated Testing Times - the summative ELPAC is an untimed test. This document is meant for planning purposes.
ELPAC Testing Irregularity and Security Breach Report Form - use this form to provide information related to testing irregularities and security breaches to ETS and CDE.
ELPAC Score Request Form - use this form to request and provide student ELPAC results to schools receiving students who are English learners.

ELPAC Coordinator Emails - archive containing the monthly updates and other communications as provided by ETS.

ELPAC CalEdFacts - this content is part of CDE's information and media guide about education in the State of California.

Test Blueprints
- The Proposed Test Blueprints for the ELPAC - this document provides the proposed numbers of items and points for each task type to be included in an operational assessment.
- The Definitions of Proposed Task Types - an interim document meant to accompany and provide context for the Proposed Test Blueprints for the ELPAC during the current stage of test design.
- The Summative ELPAC Task Types and Blueprints
- California's 2012 English Language Development Standards - web page for those interested in following the alignment of English language development (ELD) standards with current English language arts standards.
- Summative ELPAC General Performance Level Descriptors (PLD) and the Initial ELPAC General PLD - sometimes called policy definitions, provide generic descriptions of student performance-level expectations on each assessment, and are used to guide the development of the specific PLDS.
ELPAC Domain Information Sheets
- Initial ELPAC Assessment
  - Initial Listening Domain
  - Initial Speaking Domain
  - Initial Reading Domain
  - Initial Writing Domain
- Summative ELPAC Assessment
  - Summative Listening Domain
  - Summative Speaking Domain
  - Summative Reading Domain
  - Summative Writing Domain
- ELPAC TOMS User Roles & Access to TOMS - this guide lists the roles and responsibilities in and access to the Test Operations Management System, including the Local Scoring Tool.
- User Roles in the TOMS - this web page further explores the roles and responsibilities available to users with system access through TOMS.
- Initial ELPAC 2018-19 Local Scoring Tool Reports - contains report descriptions, purpose, and reviews the roles with access to the ELPAC eligibility report, Initial ELPAC LST Audit Report, student score data, demographics snapshot data, and others.
- ELPAC Fact Sheet - this guide is a brief 1 page overview of the ELPAC in it's entirety.
- Initial ELPAC Test Administration Manual 2018-19 - this manual is designed to help you efficiently organize, administer, and return test materials for scoring; along with general information about the Initial ELPAC.
- Summative ELPAC Test Administration Manual 2018 - this manual is designed to help you efficiently organize, administer, and return test materials for scoring; along with general information about the Summative ELPAC.
- Test Operations Management System (TOMS) Guide for the ELPAC - this manual provides instructions necessary to manage users, order materials, and provide support in delivering audio modules for the Listening domain.
- How to Complete the Initial ELPAC Process - this manual contains instructions on the process that is started upon a student's first enrollment in a California public school.
- ELPAC Spring 2018 Summative Assessment: Revised Estimated Testing Times - the summative ELPAC is an untimed test. This document is meant for planning purposes.
- ELPAC Testing Irregularity and Security Breach Report Form - use this form to provide information related to testing irregularities and security breaches to ETS and CDE.
- ELPAC Score Request Form - use this form to request and provide student ELPAC results to schools receiving students who are English learners.

Q. Who takes the ELPAC?

A. Eligible students in kindergarten (or year one of a two-year kindergarten program, aka "transitional kindergarten") through grade twelve whose primary language is a language other than English

Quick Guides
- Local Scoring Tool (LST) - Examiners will score the operational assessments locally and use the LST to input raw hand scored results. This web page goes reviews the criteria necessary for the use of the LST.
- ELPAC TOMS Local Scoring Tool Instructions - this document list instructions on how to access the student scores/reports, parent/guardian letters, and the LST reports.
ELPAC Domain Information Sheets
- Initial ELPAC Assessment
  - Initial Listening Domain
  - Initial Speaking Domain
  - Initial Reading Domain
  - Initial Writing Domain
- Summative ELPAC Assessment
  - Summative Listening Domain
  - Summative Speaking Domain
  - Summative Reading Domain
  - Summative Writing Domain
Manuals
- Initial ELPAC Test Administration Manual 2018-19 - this manual is designed to help you efficiently organize, administer, and return test materials for scoring; along with general information about the Initial ELPAC.
- Summative ELPAC Test Administration Manual 2018 - this manual is designed to help you efficiently organize, administer, and return test materials for scoring; along with general information about the Summative ELPAC.
- How to Complete the Initial ELPAC Process - this manual contains instructions on the process that is started upon a student's first enrollment in a California public school.
Resources
- ELPAC Spring 2018 Summative Assessment: Revised Estimated Testing Times - the summative ELPAC is an untimed test. This document is meant for planning purposes.
- ELPAC Resources Fact Sheet - this document provides a list of available resources for the ELPAC that include, but are not limited to the Matrix Four: Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for the ELPAC, checklists, overview videos and more.
- ELPAC Writing Rubrics - these rubrics are used to assign scores to writing responses and provide guidance to educators who are evaluating student responses.
Parent Guide and Videos
- ELPAC Videos Web Page- this web page provides video and webcast resources for the ELPAC for the LEAs.
- The ELPAC Overview Video - provides general information about the ELPAC, including: elements of the ELPAC, how to administer, available tools and resources.
- The Summative ELPAC Student Score Report Video - shows elements of the student score report along with explanations of the information on the report. This video is recommended for parents and guardians, as well as teachers and educators who want to learn more about how to understand the Summative ELPAC Student Score Report.
- The Introduction to the Initial ELPAC for Parents Video - provides information about the Initial ELPAC including its purpose, an explanation of who takes the test, and a description of how parents and guardians will be notified of their child's results. This video is recommended for parents and guardians who want to learn more about the Initial ELPAC.
- Parent Guide to Understanding the ELPAC - this guide helps parents understand who will take the test, the different ELPAC domains, and more information to provide support in the right areas.
Score Reporting - General Information:
- Guide to Understanding Your Student Score Report, 2017-18 Summative ELPAC - this 3 page guide explains your child's Summative ELPAC score report using alternative text and full accessibility.
- Guide to Understanding Your Student Score Report, 2017-18 Summative ELPAC - this 2 page guide explains your child's Summative ELPAC score report (for printing only).
Resources
- Informational Flyer - take an ELPAC practice test with your child.
- ELPAC Practice Tests - gives students, parents and families, teachers, administrators, and other an opportunity to become familiar with the types of test questions on the ELPAC for all grade spans.