ELPAC email update, May 19, 2023.

Dear LEA ELPAC Coordinator:

The 2022–23 Summative ELPAC and Summative Alternate ELPAC testing window closes on May 31, 2023. The 2022–23 Initial ELPAC and Initial Alternate ELPAC testing window closes on June 30, 2023.

Secure Destruction of the 2022–23 ELPAC and Alternate ELPAC Test Materials

LEAs have the option to either securely destroy test materials locally or return materials to ETS for destruction. LEAs must inform ETS of the method of destruction or of the return of the test materials by completing the 2022–23 ELPAC and Alternate ELPAC Materials Return or Destruction Certification form no later than Friday, July 14, 2023. If returning the materials to ETS for destruction, follow the instructions in the ELPAC and Alternate ELPAC Secure Destruction and Return Instructions web document.

The following are examples of materials that will require secure destruction:

Examples of Summative ELPAC Materials

• Unused kindergarten through grade two (K–2) Writing Answer Books (Forms 1–6)
• Voided K–2 Writing Answer Books (Forms 1–6)
• Unused student pre-identification labels
• Student rosters
• Printed Directions for Administration (DFAs)
• Paper–pencil materials(Edition 1)
  • Used K–12 all domain Answer Books
  • Used Test Books (grade three through grade twelve)
  • Used Examiner's Manuals
  • Audio Script (Listening and Speaking)

Examples of Initial ELPAC Materials

• Used K–2 Writing Answer Books
• Unused student pre-identification labels
• Student rosters
• Printed DFAs
• Paper–pencil materials(Edition 1)
  • Used K–12 all-domain Answer Books
  • Used Test Books (grade three through grade twelve)
  • Used Examiner's Manuals
  • Audio Script (Listening and Speaking)

Note: LEAs may retain unused Initial ELPAC Form 1 Writing Answer Books for continued use for the 2023–24 administration. However, LEAs selected for the Rotating Score Validation Process must order new testing materials through the Test Operations Management System.

Examples of Initial Alternate and Summative Alternate ELPAC Materials

• Student rosters
• Printed DFAs
• Picture cards (destroy for Summative ELPAC only)
• Test Item Preview (TIP) booklets

Materials Return Process

Materials to be destroyed should be returned in nonwhite cartons. Completed Summative ELPAC K–2 Writing materials needing to be scored must be returned in the white return cartons. If additional white cartons are needed, contact the LEA's assigned LEA Success Agent . Visit the California Outreach web page for other support options.

Sincerely,

California Outreach Team

ELPAC website

Contact Us: California Outreach web page