English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

The ELPAC is the required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English. It consists of two separate ELP assessments: one for the initial identification of students as English learners (ELs), and a second for the annual summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and to identify the student's level of ELP.

Parent/Guardian Resources

This page contains resources for parents and guardians to support their child with online English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) testing.

Introduction to the Initial ELPAC for Parents Video

ELPAC Overview Video

Student Scores and Results Resources

The Starting Smarter websites help parents understand student scores and reports, view sample test questions, and provide additional free resources to support your child’s learning.

Practice and Training Tests

This web page provides students guest access to practice and training tests. Select “Sign In” as a Guest User and Guest Session to take a practice or training test with your child. Select your child’s grade and choose a practice or training test for the following tests:

  • Smarter Balanced English-language Arts or mathematics

  • California Alternate Assessments for English-language Arts or mathematics

  • California Science Test

  • California Spanish Assessment

  • English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

  • Alternate ELPAC