2024-25 Trainings & Orientations for Initial & Summative ELPAC Test Administration Qualification
ELPAC MEETINGS
ALL COORDINATOR MEETINGS ARE LISTED here. (CAASPP, STAR, ELPAC)
INITIAL ELPAC 2024-25: There are 2 Phases to this test. (PH I Aug-Oct AND PH II Nov-Jun)
PHASE I: August - October Administration of Initial ELPAC
*MANDATORY FAll (Aug) - Training for Initial ELPAC is mandated by the state. All those administering Initial ELPAC must be trained annually. PRIOR YEAR'S TRAININGS DO NOT COUNT. This training qualifies the attendee to administer group domains and to train others on site as needed.
MAKEUP AUGUST TEST COORDINATOR MEETING STEPS:
- Complete the above registration form to let AAO know the name of your test coordinator/s if you have not already done so.
- Watch the Test Coordinator meeting recording. It is 1hr 30 min. You may adjust playback speed by clicking the gear and making your choice. If you have follow up questions, feel free to call our office or attend weekly office hours: Every Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Via Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/87277109591
- Review the Slides for the above TC meeting and for the site-based training if applicable to you.
- Complete this form to complete makeup meeting: Includes confirmation sign in and quiz
PHASE II: November - May:
Non Newcomer schools administer both group domains AND 1:1 domains. (Newcomer sites administer only group domains). Phase II Designee ASSIGNMENT FORM -After designee is assigned, they need to complete the Orientation (below)
MAKEUP PHASE II DESIGNEE ORIENTATION & CERTIFICATION TO TEST STUDENTS 1:1 :
- Confirm you are authorized for Initial ELPAC group domain testing by having attended the August Phase I training for group administration or getting trained by your site's Test coordinator. (see Phase I above).
- View the makeup video for the Phase II orientation.
- Complete the form & quiz to confirm that you viewed the Video
- Certify to administer the 1:1 domains using the guidance in the slides from the Orientation. Be sure to upload certificates when done to receive payment.
ALTERNATE ELPAC (INITIAL AND SUMMATIVE) INFORMATION IS HERE
SUMMATIVE ELPAC 2024-25: (Annual test of English Learners every Spring: TC Training in Jan)
January Test Coordinator Meetings: Register Here
- Tues., Jan 14, 2025 - 10:00 - 12:30 (virtual)
- Thurs., Jan 16, 2025 - 1:00 - 3:30 In Person - Location to be announced
Alternate State Testing Orientation: Administration: The participants are site staff (usually case managers) who will administer the Alt ELPAC to their students if it is specified in the IEP. Alternate ELPAC is not very common. Orientation Meeting for Alternate ELPAC and SBAC (CAA) - Sign up form and dates coming soon. Orientation will be in fall 2024. Alternate ELPAC is a test administered to about 1% of students (rare).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Who may administer the ELPAC?
ELPAC assessments may only be administered by SFUSD staff who:
- Are employees of SFUSD and are proficient in English.
- Have received 2024-25 ELPAC Administration Training from Achievement Assessments Office or the school's test coordinator. (Initial and Summative ELPAC are comprised of two separate trainings. One does not count for the other.)l
- Signed a Test Security Affidavit
Resources:
- Accessibility Videos for ELPAC testing. Use these to clarify supports and accommodations.
This page was last updated on October 23, 2024