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  1. What accommodation is automatically available to all English learners taking the ELPAC?

    Answer: Extended time on all ELPAC sections

    Extended testing time is a standard accommodation available to all EL students during ELPAC administration.

  2. In the ELPAC framework, what does the term 'academic language' primarily refer to?

    Answer: The language used in school subjects and formal educational settings

    Academic language encompasses the vocabulary, syntax, and discourse patterns required to succeed in formal educational contexts across all subject areas.

  3. Which performance level on the ELPAC indicates that a student's English proficiency is 'Somewhat Developed'?

    Answer: Level 2

    Performance Level 2 is labeled 'Somewhat Developed,' indicating emerging but limited English language proficiency.

  4. Which ELPAC task type specifically asks students to listen to an oral exchange and answer comprehension questions?

    Answer: Collaborative Conversation

    The Collaborative Conversation task presents students with a recorded dialogue or discussion and assesses listening comprehension through follow-up questions.

  5. What is the purpose of the ELPAC's Writing domain tasks for early elementary grades?

    Answer: To assess foundational writing skills including sentence-level and short-response writing

    For early elementary grades, Writing tasks focus on developing foundational skills such as forming sentences, using basic grammar, and producing short written responses.

  6. Under ESSA, what minimum percentage of eligible English learners must a district test with the Summative ELPAC to meet federal participation requirements?

    Answer: 95%

    ESSA requires states and districts to test at least 95% of all eligible student subgroups, including English learners, on annual assessments.

  7. Which entity develops and scores the ELPAC under contract with the California Department of Education?

    Answer: Educational Testing Service (ETS)

    ETS (Educational Testing Service) holds the contract with CDE to develop, administer, and provide scoring support for the ELPAC.