ELPAC Training and Orientation Meetings for Test Coordinators and Phase II Designees

                                                                                                                                ELPAC MEETINGS

ALL Test Coordinator Meetings are listed here. These include ELPAC, CAASPP, and District Assessments. 

INITIAL ELPAC -   Audience: Test Coordinator or other staff member who will train others on site to administer.         

PHASE I:  August - October Administration of Initial ELPAC

*MANDATORY FAll (Aug) TEST COORDINATOR MEETING FOR 2024-25 INITIAL ELPAC Qualification. Makeup meeting information below

Training for Initial ELPAC is mandated by the state. All those administering Initial ELPAC must be trained annually.  This training qualifies the attendee to administer group domains and to train others on site as needed. 

MAKEUP AUGUST TEST COORDINATOR MEETING:  

PHASE I OF INITIAL ELPAC (& District Assessment Updates)

1. Complete the above registration form to let AAO know the name of your test coordinator/s if you have not already done so.
2. Watch the Test Coordinator meeting recording. It is 1hr 30 min. You may adjust playback speed by clicking the gear and making your choice. If you have follow up questions, feel free to call our office or attend weekly office hours: Every Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Via Zoom: https://sfusd.zoom.us/j/87277109591
3. Review the Slides for the above TC meeting and for the site-based training if applicable to you. 
4. Complete this form to complete makeup meeting: Includes confirmation sign in and quiz  

PHASE II:  November - May Administration of Initial ELPAC - Non Newcomer schools are responsible for testing new students in ALL 4 domains. 

Supplemental 1:1 testing certification Orientation Meeting (TBD) for Designee from non-newcomer school assigned by an  administrator  (Phase II Designee ASSIGNMENT FORM). MORE TO COME IN FALL 2024 - registered designees will receive information. 

SUMMATIVE ELPAC (Annual test of English Learners every  Spring: Information to come in Dec/Jan

Alternate State Testing Orientation: Administration: The participants are site staff (usually case managers) who will administer the Alt ELPAC to their students if it is specified in the IEP. Alternate ELPAC is not very common. Orientation Meeting for Alternate ELPAC and SBAC (CAA) - Sign up form and dates coming soon. Orientation will be in fall 2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Who may administer the ELPAC?

ELPAC assessments may only be administered by SFUSD staff who:

• Are employees of SFUSD and are proficient in English.                              
• Have received 2024-25 ELPAC Administration Training from Achievement Assessments Office or the school's test coordinator. (Initial and Summative ELPAC are comprised of two separate trainings. One does not count for the other.)l
• Signed a Test Security Affidavit

Note: Previous year's training for any state test is not applicable to the current school year.  Training is required for BOTH Initial and Summative ELPAC. 

*Test Coordinators must be trained during the August (Initial ELPAC) AND January (Summative) Test Coordinator meetings. They are then qualified to administer and/or train any additional staff on site who will administer the Initial and/or Summative ELPAC during the current school year. 

Resources:

• ELPAC FAQs                                                                       

• Testing Related Resources and  Videos (State) 

• Accessibility Videos for ELPAC testing. Use these to clarify supports and accommodations.