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Initial vs. Summative ELPAC Flashcards

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  1. Which ELPAC assessment is administered once when a student is newly enrolled and identified as a potential English learner?

    Answer: Initial ELPAC

    The Initial ELPAC is given once to newly enrolled students to determine if they qualify as English learners.

  2. A student scores at or above the Initial ELPAC threshold and is classified as 'English Only.' What happens next?

    Answer: The student is not classified as an English learner and does not take the Summative ELPAC

    Students who meet or exceed the Initial ELPAC threshold are classified as English Only and are not required to take the Summative ELPAC.

  3. How does the Summative ELPAC differ from the Initial ELPAC in terms of timing?

    Answer: The Initial is given once; the Summative is given annually

    The Initial ELPAC is a one-time identification assessment, while the Summative ELPAC is administered annually to all classified English learners.

  4. Which four domains are assessed in both the Initial and Summative ELPAC?

    Answer: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing

    Both the Initial and Summative ELPAC assess Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

  5. What is the primary purpose of the Summative ELPAC?

    Answer: To annually measure English language development and inform reclassification decisions

    The Summative ELPAC measures annual progress in English language development and provides data to support reclassification decisions.

  6. A student who scores below the Initial ELPAC threshold is classified as which of the following?

    Answer: English Learner

    Students who score below the Initial ELPAC threshold are classified as English Learners (EL) and receive language support services.

  7. Which organization develops and oversees the ELPAC, including both Initial and Summative versions?

    Answer: California Department of Education (CDE)

    The California Department of Education (CDE) develops and oversees the ELPAC for California schools.