1. Accessing Scores, Reports, Resources, and Tools October 2, 2019
2018–19 English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Post-Test Webcast
Accessing Scores, Reports, Resources, and Tools
October 2, 2019

2. Agenda Purpose of Today’s Presentation
Understanding the Purpose of the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
Accessing ELPAC Score Information
Understanding ELPAC Score Information
Additional ELPAC Resources
Upcoming ELPAC Events and Opportunities
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3. Learning Goals Participants will understand what the ELPAC is;
what ELPAC scores mean; and
how ELPAC scores are used.
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4. Success Criteria Participants can access ELPAC score information; and
locate additional resources to support score use and interpretation.
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5. About the ELPAC

6. Who Are English Learners?
English learner (EL) students are students who
may speak a language other than English at home; AND
need additional language supports to learn English and access instruction.
In the 2018–19 school year, there were approximately million ELs in California public schools.
Fewer than the year 2017–18
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7. Who Are English Learners? (2)
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8. Who Are English Learners? (3)
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9. What Is the ELPAC?
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
Required state test for English language proficiency (ELP)
Must be administered to all students identified as ELs in kindergarten through grade twelve
Operational since spring 2018
This year marked the second operational administration
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10. Purpose of the ELPAC
The Initial ELPAC determines whether new students should be identified as ELs.
The Summative ELPAC assesses the progress of ELs in acquiring the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Scores are used for
federal accountability reporting;
the English Language Progress Indicators (ELPI) for the California School Dashboard; and
student reclassification decisions.
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11. What Does the ELPAC Measure?
It produces three scores:
Overall composite score (oral language and written language)
Written language composite score (Reading and Writing)
Oral language composite score (Listening and Speaking)
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12. Accessing ELPAC Score Information

13. 2019–20 Student Data File Layout
ELPAC.student-data-layout pdf
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14. Summative ELPAC Student Data Layout Fields
The following fields are of particular importance:
Assessment Type
UIN (Unique Identification Number)
Test Details—Testing Location
Date Testing Completed
Condition Code (including domain exemptions)
Include Indicator
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15. How to Access Results in the Test Operations Management System (TOMS)

16. How to Access Results in TOMS
Access the ELPAC home page by going to:
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17. Log On to TOMS
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18. Navigating to the Electronic Summary Report
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19. Downloading the Electronic Summary Report
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20. Navigating to Electronic Student Score Reports (SSRs)
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21. ELPAC Email Notification for Electronic SSRs from TOMS
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22. Where to Locate the SSR
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23. Selecting Fields for the SSR
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24. Format of an SSR PDF
The SSR PDF is a single-page report, front and back, with dynamic text options.
Electronic and downloadable PDFs will be available for LEAs to download from TOMS. 
SSR PDFs are produced in English. Additional SSR PDFs in Spanish, Vietnamese, Pilipino, or Chinese (Traditional) are also available if the student’s home language is one of these languages.
Electronic and downloadable PDFs will be locked. 
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25. Viewing an SSR
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26. SSR PDF
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27. Understanding ELPAC Score Information

28. ELPAC Student Score Report (1)
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29. ELPAC Student Score Report (2)
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30. ELPAC Student Score Report (3)
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31. ELPAC Student Score Report (4)
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32. ELPAC Student Score Report (5)
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33. SSR Special Circumstances
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34. ELPAC Student Score Report
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35. What’s New For 2018–19 (1)
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36. What’s New For 2018–19 (2)
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37. ELPAC Resources

38. ELPAC Information Guide
Assessment overview
Program assistance for county, LEA, and school staff re: identification, reclassification, and ELs with disabilities
Guidance on reporting and using individual results
Links to additional resources
documents/elpacinfoguide.pdf
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39. Starting Smarter Website for families that includes
understanding student score reports;
sample test questions;
guide to parent-teacher conferences; and
other no-cost resources.
Resources are available in English and Spanish:
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40. Other Resources (1)
Quick and basic information about the ELPAC:
Practice tests to understand test content:
Writing rubrics to understand how student responses are evaluated:
ELPAC public reporting website:
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41. Other Resources (2)
Searchable 2012 California English Language Development (ELD) Standards: rchELD
Resources related to the ELD standards:
Data for ELPAC in the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System webinar: ks4lxP4DHw&feature=youtu.be
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42. Looking Ahead

43. Public Web Reporting Enhancements
Single home page for all California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and ELPAC assessment results
Aggregate test results at a glance
Improved filters for student group and school type
New reports for quicker entity comparison
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44. The California Educator Reporting System (CERS)
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45. Summative Assessment Reporting
Assessment Name
Historical Data Available
Daily Feed Available
ELPAC
November 2019
January 2020
Smarter Balanced English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics
Spring 2021
California Alternate Assessments (CAA) for ELA and Mathematics
California Spanish Assessment
Summer 2020
California Science Test
CAA for Science
n/a
Alternate ELPAC
2022
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46. Online Administration
The ELPAC will become an online test starting with the 2019–20 administration of the Summative ELPAC and with the 2020–21 administration of the Initial ELPAC.
Technology requirements
Similar to CAASPP requirements
Same test delivery system (TDS) as CAASPP
Headphones or headsets recommended but not required
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47. Domain Administration (1)
Listening domain
One-on-one administration for kindergarten through grade two; group administration for grades three through twelve
Audio files in the TDS
Multiple-choice response
Speaking domain
One-on-one administration (for all grades)
Audio response capture
Two-minute recording range
Locally scored and in the moment
Used for back scoring and to help provide training opportunities
Data Entry Interface for test examiners to enter scores
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48. Domain Administration (2)
Reading domain
One-on-one administration for kindergarten through grade two; group administration for grades three through twelve
Multiple-choice response
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49. Domain Administration (3)
Writing domain
One-on-one administration for kindergarten through grade two; group administration for grades three through twelve
Small group for grade two writing (paper administration) optional
Kindergarten through grade two on paper answer books; grades three through twelve on TDS
Summative ELPAC kindergarten through grade two Answer Books mailed to Educational Testing Service (ETS) for scoring; responses in TDS scored by ETS
Teacher Hand Scoring System local scoring for Initial ELPAC only
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50. Timeline Event Dates Usability Pilot April 1–9, 2019 Training Test
September 2019
Summative Administration and Scoring Training
September 30–October 11, 2019
October 23–November 14, 2019
Field Test
October 1–25, 2019
Practice Test
November 2019
Computer-based Summative ELPAC
February 1–May 31, 2020
Initial ELPAC
April–May 2020
Computer-based Initial ELPAC
July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021
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51. ELPAC Accessibility Features
A video on accessibility resources in the ELPAC is available here:
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52. Alternate ELPAC (1) Background Purpose
Aligned to the California ELD Connectors for the Alternate ELPAC, which are based on 2012 California ELD Standards
Purpose
Provide consistent, standardized measurement of ELP across the state for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities
Initial Assessment for classification as an EL or as initial fluent English proficient
Summative Assessment for progress toward ELP and to support decisions on reclassification as fluent English proficient
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53. Alternate ELPAC (2) Target Population Timeline
Students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who have been identified as ELs based on the home language survey
Timeline
Pilot and Cognitive Labs in January 2020
Operational Field Test in January 2021
First Operational Initial Assessment in July 2021
First Operational Summative Assessment in February 2022
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54. ELPAC “Results Are In” Workshop
Audience
This workshop is open to site-level teams, including site administrator and lead teachers or coaches responsible for ELD.
Purpose
Learn how to access and use ELPAC results to ensure success for EL students.
One-day workshop to be offered on select dates in eight locations across the state in September–November 2019
For more information on the workshops, visit:
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55. California Assessment Conference
Bringing It All Together: Building Connections Between Assessments and the Classroom
Audience: classroom educators
Purpose: to build knowledge and network with other educators about utilizing assessment tools to support teaching and learning
October 16–18, 2019
Oakland, CA
For more information on the conference, visit:
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