Initial vs. Summative ELPAC Flashcards
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A district wants to compare a student's English proficiency growth over three years. Which assessment provides the annual data points needed?
Answer: Summative ELPAC administered each year
The Summative ELPAC is administered annually and provides year-over-year growth data for English learners.
Which California law mandated replacing the CELDT with the ELPAC?
Answer: Assembly Bill 2 (AB 2)
Assembly Bill 2 (AB 2) required California to develop the ELPAC to replace the CELDT beginning in 2018.
A student who was classified as Initially Fluent English Proficient (IFEP) based on Initial ELPAC results — does this student take the Summative ELPAC annually?
Answer: No, IFEP students are not classified as English learners and do not take the Summative ELPAC
IFEP students are not classified as English learners, so they are not required to take the Summative ELPAC.
Which performance level on the Summative ELPAC indicates a student is closest to meeting reclassification criteria based on language proficiency?
Answer: Advanced
Students at the Advanced performance level have demonstrated the highest English proficiency and are generally the closest to meeting reclassification criteria.
What does the term 'Long-Term English Learner (LTEL)' refer to in California?
Answer: A student enrolled in a California school for six or more years who has not reclassified
An LTEL is a student who has been enrolled in California schools for six or more years and has not yet met reclassification criteria.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four official reclassification criteria for California English learners?
Answer: A minimum score on the Smarter Balanced Math assessment
The four reclassification criteria are ELPAC performance, teacher evaluation, parent/guardian input, and academic performance in English; math scores are not a criterion.
How does the Initial ELPAC support school districts in fulfilling federal requirements under ESSA?
Answer: It ensures timely identification of English learners so districts can provide required language support services
Under ESSA, districts must identify English learners in a timely manner; the Initial ELPAC fulfills this requirement by providing a standardized identification tool.