Initial vs. Summative ELPAC Flashcards
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Which term describes a student who has met all reclassification criteria and is no longer classified as an English learner?
Answer: Redesignated Fluent English Proficient (RFEP)
A student who meets reclassification criteria is redesignated as Fluent English Proficient (RFEP), distinguishing them from students never identified as EL.
A student took the Initial ELPAC and scored at the threshold. How would this student be classified?
Answer: Initially Fluent English Proficient (IFEP)
A student who scores at or above the Initial ELPAC threshold is classified as Initially Fluent English Proficient (IFEP).
Which component of the ELPAC assesses a student's ability to produce oral language in response to prompts?
Answer: Speaking domain
The Speaking domain assesses a student's ability to produce oral language through tasks such as oral responses and interactive conversations.
What is a key distinguishing feature of the Alternate ELPAC compared to the standard Initial and Summative ELPAC?
Answer: It is designed for English learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities
The Alternate ELPAC is designed specifically for English learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities who cannot participate in the standard ELPAC.
In what way is the Initial ELPAC's Speaking domain typically administered differently from the Summative's?
Answer: The Initial Speaking domain requires one-on-one teacher administration; the Summative may use computer-based delivery
The Initial ELPAC Speaking domain is locally scored and typically requires individual teacher-student administration, while the Summative Speaking domain has moved to computer-based delivery.
Which data source, in addition to Summative ELPAC scores, is required to reclassify an English learner in California?
Answer: Parent/guardian input and consultation
California's four reclassification criteria include parent/guardian input as one required component alongside ELPAC scores, teacher evaluation, and academic performance.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Initial and Summative ELPAC for a student classified as an English Learner?
Answer: The Initial identifies EL status; the Summative monitors annual progress toward English proficiency
The Initial ELPAC determines EL classification, while the Summative ELPAC tracks the student's ongoing English language development each year.