Initial English Language Proficiency Assessments for California
The Initial ELPAC is an assessment administered to students whose primary language is another language other than English. The Initial Assessment is administered only once during a student's time in the California public school system, based on the results of the home language survey. The assessment results are used to determine the English proficiency of students. Identifying students who need help learning English is important so students ge the supports they need to do well in school.
Additional Resources
⌊Initial ELPAC General Performance Level Descriptors⌋⌊FAQs⌋ ⌊ Practice Test⌋