English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) Score Reporting
Student Score Reports (SSRs) for 2022–23
SSRs that LEAs provide to parents/guardians are available electronically. Information about transitioning to electronic SSRs can be found on the Student Score Report Options web page. To view sample SSRs, visit the ELPAC Sample Student Score Reports web page.
Initial ELPAC and Initial Alternate ELPAC SSRs are available throughout the year, usually within two days of completion of all four domains. The following table provides estimated release dates for the Summative ELPAC and the Summative Alternate ELPAC.
Summative ELPAC and Summative Alternate ELPAC SSR Type | Estimated Release |
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First release of Summative ELPAC SSRs grade three through grades twelve* | May 2023 |
First release of Summative ELPAC SSRs kindergarten through grades two* | June 2023 |
First release of Summative Alternate ELPAC SSRs kindergarten through grades twelve* | August 2023 |
Final release of any remaining Summative ELPAC and Summative Alternate SSRs for all grades (includes K–2 Writing Answer Books sent to ETS by June 16, 2023) | August 2023 |
* After the first release of results, the ongoing release of kindergarten through grade twelve SSRs will occur every Tuesday and Friday.
SSR Cover Letter Templates
SSR cover letter templates are available for LEA staff to customize and send to parents/guardians along with the child's SSR. SSR cover letter templates are available for the 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 Data File Layout
- 2022–23 Initial and Initial Alternate ELPAC Student Data File Layout (Posted 08/03/22)
- 2021–22 Initial ELPAC Student Data File Layout (Posted 07/06/21)
- 2021–22 Summative ELPAC and Summative Alternate ELPAC Student Data File Layout (Updated 05/23/22)
- 2020–21 ELPAC Aggregate Electronic Summary Report Specifications (Posted 04/12/21)
- 2020–21 Summative ELPAC Student Data File Layout (Posted 06/16/21)
ELPAC Student Participation and Scoring Resources
- Summative ELPAC General Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs)
- Initial ELPAC General PLDs
- Summative ELPAC Scale Score Ranges
(November 2022)
- Initial ELPAC Scale Score Ranges
(November 2022)
- Initial ELPAC Participation and Scoring
(September 2021)
- Summative ELPAC Participation and Scoring
(April 2021)
- Alternate ELPAC Participation and Scoring
(June 2022)
Guides and Videos
- Understanding the Summative ELPAC SSR—English (Video; 11:12)
(Updated 02/03/23)
- Understanding the Summative ELPAC SSR—Spanish (Video; 13:35)
(Updated 03/14/23)
- California Educator Reporting System (CERS) User Guide
- Summative ELPAC Post-Test Guide
- How to Access Student Score Reports
- How to Access Results