For Educators
The ELPAC is the required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English. State and federal law require that local educational agencies administer a state test of ELP to eligible students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The California Department of Education (CDE) transitioned from the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) to the ELPAC as the state ELP assessment in 2018.
The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards. It consists of two separate ELP assessments: one for the initial identification of students as English learners (ELs), and a second for the annual summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and to identify the student's level of ELP.
Explore this page to locate resources related to the ELPAC test.
Official ELPAC Website
The official ELPAC website serves as a hub of resources centered around administering and understanding the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use this tool to find answers to frequently asked questions about not only the ELPAC, but all state tests.
Videos & Quick Reference Guides
Administering the ELPAC test? Use this page to quickly locate resources related to starting a test session, rules for testing, and more.
CAASPP Practice & Training Tests
CAASPP Practice and Training tests provide multiple opportunities for students and teachers to become familiarized with the state assessments. Note: unlike interim assessments, these practice tests are not scored.