ELPAC Accessibility

There are 3 Ways for EL Students with IEPs to Take the ELPAC:

1. Standard Testing

• Students may take the ELPAC in the standard format. Universal Tools may be used if the student selects them. These are described in the Matrix (below)

2. Designated Supports, Accommodations, and/or Domain Exemptions. See Types of Resources Available below for     more information. 

• Students with IEPs:  May take the ELPAC with designated supports and/or accommodations as long as  the IEP team has determined they are appropriate, and they are specified in the student's IEP (SEIS). See the accessibility Matrix above for details on Designated Supports and Accommodations. It is important these be entered correctly in the Statewide Assessments section of the IEP for them to be uploaded to the testing platform. 

• Domain Exemption: if an English learner (EL) student or a potential EL student (TBD) with an IEP has a disability that precludes meaningful participation in one or more of the Initial and Summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) domains. Use this tool to determine eligibility and keep a copy in the student's cumulative file. Make sure the exemption is specified in the statewide assessments section of the IEP in SEIS. 

  Here is the section of the Statewide Assessments Page: Up to one domain per composite may be exempted.

  

3. Alternate Summative ELPAC Test (Rare)

• Students with the most significant cognitive disabilities may potentially take an alternate ELPAC assessment if specified in their IEP. The Decision Confirmation Worksheet   from the state should be used to determine if an Alternate State test is needed. Note:  If the IEP specifies an "alternate"  for any state test, all state tests will be automatically set to alternate (this includes CAA).

*Note: Students may not be exempted from ELPAC

*IEP Teams should use the SFUSD guide for students who are EL or potentially EL (TBD):  IEP Team guidance 

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION:        ALTERNATE ELPAC  -  CALIFORNIA ALTERNATE ASSESSMENTS (CAA for CAASPP)

TYPES OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR STANDARD STATE TESTING (CAASPP & ELPAC): 

1. Universal Tools: Available to all students 

2. Designated Supports: Available to all students where an educator determines a support is appropriate.

• Students without IEPs: Use this FORM to assign designated supports  (For students with IEPs, see below)
• Verify: Check current Supports(Settings) Assigned in TOMS for  ELPAC testing:  How to Verify Settings in TOMS

3. Accommodations: Available to students with an active individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan and who have a documented need

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                                    NEW RESOURCE FOR FINDING OUT ABOUT SUPPORTS!! 

ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES PLANNING TOOL - This is a great one stop page to view all supports and where they may be applied in terms of student need. There are links to other resources for additional information. 

VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS OF ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES

Quick Guide to Accessibility Supports: ONE PAGE GRAPHIC