English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) Score Reporting
Student Score Reports (SSRs) for 2020–21
Test results for the 2020–21 Summative ELPAC are now available in the Test Operations Management System (TOMS), student information system (SIS) vendor portal, and California Educator Reporting System (CERS). For more information, view the Summative ELPAC: Reports and Results Now Available email communication.
To view sample SSRs, visit the ELPAC Sample Student Score Reports web page.
| Summative ELPAC SSR Type | Pages Per SSR | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| First release of Kindergarten through Grade Twelve SSRs | 2 | June 16, 2021 |
| On-going release of Kindergarten through Grade Twelve SSRs twice a week after June 25, 2021 | 2 | Every Tuesday and Friday |
| Final release of any remaining SSRs for all grades including Kindergarten through Grade Two Answer Books returned to ETS by August 16, 2021 | 2 | Mid-September, 2021 |
| Video Score Reports | N/A | Late October, 2021 |
Initial ELPAC SSRs are available throughout the year.
SSR Cover Letter Templates
SSR cover letter templates are available for LEA staff to customize and send to parents and guardians along with their child’s SSR. SSR cover letter templates are available for Summative ELPAC in English, Spanish, Standard Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, and Armenian. These letters are an optional resource and are not required to be sent with the SSR.
Letter Templates
ELPAC Student Participation and Scoring Resources
- Summative ELPAC General Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs)
- Initial ELPAC General PLDs
- Summative ELPAC Scale Score Ranges
- Initial ELPAC Scale Score Ranges
- Initial ELPAC Participation and Scoring (September 2021)
- Summative ELPAC Participation and Scoring (Posted 05/10/21)
- Alternate ELPAC Participation and Scoring (Posted 05/10/21)
ELPAC Student Data File Layout
- 2021–2022 Initial ELPAC Student Data File Layout (Posted 07/06/21)
- 2020–2021 Initial ELPAC Student Data File Layout (Updated 08/18/20)
- 2020–2021 ELPAC Aggregate Electronic Summary Report Specifications (Posted 04/12/21)
- 2020–2021 Summative ELPAC Student Data File Layout (Posted 06/16/21)
- 2019–2020 Summative ELPAC Student Data File Layout (Updated 10/12/20)
General Information
- Understanding the Summative ELPAC Score Report—English (Video; 11:55) (Posted 09/05/21)
- Understanding the Summative ELPAC Score Report—Spanish (Video; 14:41) (Posted 11/01/21)
- Creating Groups in the California Educator Reporting System (Video; 06:50) (Posted 12/23/20)
- California Educator Reporting System (CERS) User Guide
- Summative ELPAC Post-Test Guide
Providing Student Score Reports
SSRs are available electronically, and LEAs can provide SSRs to parents/guardians. Information about transitioning to electronic SSRs can be found on the Student Score Report Options web page.
- How to Download Student Score Reports (SSRs) in TOMS (Video; 04:55) (Posted 10/20/20)
- How to Download Student Score Report PDF Files in TOMS (Updated 08/12/20)
- How to Generate Credentials for Student Information System Vendors (Posted 01/31/20)
- How to Regenerate Credentials for Student Information System Vendors (Posted 01/31/20)