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ELPAC: March Monthly Update

ELPAC email update, March 1, 2023.

ELPAC Communication: March 2023

This communication includes information about the Initial, Summative, Initial Alternate, and Summative Alternate ELPAC.

Urgent Reminders

Complete the Required LEA Certification Now

Any LEAs that are not yet certified must access the statewide Summative ELPAC and Summative Alternate ELPAC Administration and Scoring Trainings (ASTs) in the Moodle Training Site (Moodle) . Training is required annually and must be completed by all LEAs for the Summative ELPAC and by all LEAs with eligible students for the Summative Alternate ELPAC as soon as possible. Moodle keys are available on the AST website . Direct questions about trainings to Moodle Support at moodlesupport@scoe.net.

Summative ELPAC and Summative Alternate ELPAC Administration Continues

The Summative ELPAC and Summative Alternate ELPAC test administration window is February 1 through May 31, 2023.

Summative ELPAC test examiners should

complete the Summative ELPAC Speaking calibration in Moodle for the grade levels or grade spans they are administering, and
enter scores into the Data Entry Interface immediately after administration of the Speaking domain.

Summative Alternate ELPAC test examiners should complete the Alternate ELPAC—Test Examiner Certification course in Moodle prior to testing students.

Upcoming Dates

March 10: Return K–2 Writing Answer Books

The next date to request a pickup of completed kindergarten through grade two (K–2) Writing Answer Books for returning to ETS for scoring is March 10, 2023. For a list of all pickup dates, please refer to the List of Key Dates table. The sooner LEAs return K–2 Writing Answer Books, the sooner ETS is able to complete the quality-control process to release Student Score Reports.

April 1: Designate an LEA ELPAC Coordinator

The superintendent designation process for the 2023–24 ELPAC administration must be completed as soon as possible in the Test Operations Management System (TOMS) . The deadline to designate the LEA ELPAC coordinator is April 1, 2023. Once designated, the user can select the LEA ELPAC Coordinator role from the Logged on as: drop-down list in the top-right corner of TOMS to sign the necessary security forms.

Upcoming Trainings

To register or locate additional details about upcoming trainings, including dates, times, or content, visit the ELPAC Upcoming Training Opportunities web page.

March 8: Data-Driven Decision-Making Training Series for Educational Leaders (Module 3)

This training series consists of four ninety-minute modules. Module 3 will cover the connection between data in the California Educator Reporting System (CERS) and systems of support, including Tools for Teachers, the Smarter Balanced Content Explorer, Lexile and Quantile scores, the Smarter Annotated Response Tool, and information on accessibility resources. Team attendance is encouraged, and teams could include LEA and site coordinators, curriculum leads, and teacher leaders or coaches.

March 14: Coffee Session, 2–3 p.m.

Register now for the March 2023 Coffee Session . This session will include members from the This session will include members from the CDE's Analysis, Measurement & Accountability Reporting Division who will provide information on the Dashboard Academic Indicator and the English Learner Progress Indicator. Use the Coffee Session Content Request Form to submit questions, request demonstrations, or share a best practice.

April 20: New Coordinator Training Webinar #5, 3–4 p.m.

The New Coordinator Training Webinar #5 will provide a review of upcoming coordinator checklist tasks, dive into resources for preparing to receive scores, and include a question and answer session with experienced coordinators.

April 24: Initial ELPAC AST

The 2023–24 Initial ELPAC AST will open on Monday, April 24, 2023.

April 24 and 27: Data-Driven Decision-Making Training Series for Educational Leaders (Module 4)

This training series consists of four ninety-minute modules. Module 4 will cover why a local data-driven decision-making system is important, as well as protected team planning time to construct actionable steps for creating or improving a robust local data system. Team attendance is encouraged, and teams could include LEA and site coordinators, curriculum leads, and teacher leaders or coaches.

May 10: Initial Alternate ELPAC AST

The 2023–24 Initial Alternate ELPAC AST will open on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Available Now!

Manuals, Instructions, and Quick Reference Guides

Web Page Updates

Videos

Introduction to the Alternate ELPAC for Parents (Updated in English; Spanish coming soon)
Overview of the ELPAC (Updated in English; Spanish coming soon)
Understanding the Summative ELPAC Score Report (Updated in English; Spanish coming soon)

Ongoing Reminders

Scoring Job Opportunities

ETS accepts applications for scorers. This is an excellent opportunity for educators to become more familiar with the new generation of California assessments. Scoring schedules are flexible and can include four-, six-, and eight-hour weekday or weekend shifts. California educators interested in applying can view more information on the Online Scoring web page. Questions about the application or hiring process should be directed to etsrater@ets.org . Current scorers can reach out to ratercertify@ets.org for any scoring-related questions.

Educator Opportunities Upcoming Meetings

These meetings are for educators who want to be involved in the development and review of test questions for California assessment programs. To apply for future meetings, go to the Educator Opportunities Portal . If you do not have an Educator Opportunities Portal account, you will need to create an account in the Educator Opportunities Database. If you have forgotten your password or have any questions about how to get involved in educator opportunities, please contact the Educator Opportunities Team by phone at 916-228-2682 or by email at edopportunities@scoe.net.

Accessibility Resources Virtual Training Series

This asynchronous training provides guidance on the appropriate assignment of accessibility resources in the classroom for the CAASPP and the ELPAC. All embedded videos on this web page should be watched in their entirety and in the order listed. Visit the ELPAC Accessibility Resources Virtual Training Series web page for video modules and resources.

Form Assignments and Second Scoring Assignments

LEA ELPAC coordinators can access all Directions for Administration (DFA) forms in TOMS. Test examiners can only access the DFAs corresponding to their LEA's form assignment in TOMS. Form assignments and second scoring assignments for the 2022–23 test administration are available on the following web pages:

ELPAC: The Results Are In—Now What? New Modules 11 through 14 Available

Modules 11 through 14, available in Moodle , are new and focus on the Writing task types. These modules demonstrate how to use data to advance English language proficiency through high-leverage instructional sequences. Participants will use a protocol linking two of the more difficult ELPAC task types to robust classroom instruction that can be used to create ELPAC-like assessments in context. Video clips, student work, and reflections from the implementation of these practices with English learner students will be shared. Be sure to provide your feedback after each video.

Previous ELPAC Monthly Communications

Previous ELPAC monthly communications, as well as other email communications, can be found on the ELPAC Coordinator Emails web page.

Additional Help

Direct questions about policies, regulations, and requirements to elpac@cde.ca.gov.
Contact your region's Success Agent for answers to questions about assessment coordination, development, and administration, as well as for technical support.
Direct questions about Moodle , certification, and calibration to moodlesupport@scoe.net.
Get Answers from a new user-friendly lookup tool available to help LEA coordinators quickly find answers to the most common testing questions. Users can also suggest Additional Questions for the FAQ , which will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Chat with Anita, your virtual assistant for LEA help, which is available on the CAASPP and ELPAC home pages. Unanswered questions will be routed to your LEA Success Agent.

Sincerely,

California Outreach Team

ELPAC website

Contact Us: California Outreach web page