CAASPP and the ELPAC are systems of assessment designed to support educators, administrators, and students by promoting high-quality teaching and learning.

Nov 13, 2025 · The ELPAC is the required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English.

The Summative ELPAC is administered to students in grades K–12 who have been identified as English learners to measure their progress towards English language proficiency in the four …

Starting Smarter provides you with the resources and information to help you use your child’s ELPAC score report to understand the areas where your child is excelling and where they can …

Dec 28, 2025 · The ELPAC is the test that is used to measure how well students in kindergarten (K) through grade twelve understand English when it is not their primary language. Information …

Oct 18, 2024 · Initial ELPAC for newly enrolled students whose primary language is not English, as an initial assessment, in kindergarten through grade twelve.

The Initial ELPAC is the required state test for initial identification of English language proficiency. Find more detailed information about test administration in the ELPAC Online Test …

The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards (PDF) and assesses four domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

Why Do Students Take the ELPAC? If a language other than English is identified, California requires students to take the ELPAC. Identifying students who need help learning in English is …

The Summative ELPAC annually measures how well English learner (EL) students are progressing with English language proficiency development in the four domains of Listening, …