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This test is designed for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who are English learners (Summative), and potential English learners (Initial), who have been identified as having a primary language other than English. Furthermore, their individualized education program (IEP) team has determined that they are eligible for an alternate assessment.  \nWHY IS THE ALTERNATE ELPAC GIVEN?  \nThe Alternate ELPAC was developed to ensure that all students are able to participate in an assessment that is an accurate measure of a student’s English language proficiency (ELP) . The Initial Alternate ELPAC will provide information to determine a student’s initial classification as an English learner (EL student) or as initial fluent English proficient (IFEP) . The Summative Alternate ELPAC will provide information on an EL student’s annual progress toward ELP and support decisions for students to be reclassified as fluent English proficient (RFEP) .  \nWHO TAKES THE ALTERNATE ELPAC?  \nThe Initial Alternate ELPAC will be administered to all eligible students in grades K–12, ages three through twenty-one, whose primary language is a language other than English and are determined eligible for alternate assessments by an IEP team. Local educational agencies are required toadminister the Summative Alternate ELPAC annually to eligible students identified as EL students until they are reclassified.  \nHOW IS THE ALTERNATE ELPAC GIVEN?  \nThis is a computer-based assessment administered one-on-one by a trained test examiner who is familiar with the student and their needs. The student will interact with a test examiner who will collect and record responses, although some students may navigate the test independently, depending on their abilities. The Alternate ELPAC is untimed; test items will be administered to the student over the course of one or more testing sessions, as needed, for the student to complete the assessment.  \nThe Alternate ELPAC Operational Field Test window is from  \nWHEN IS THE ALTERNATE ELPAC GIVEN?  \nNovember 1, 2021 through February 15, 2022. The Initial Alternate ELPAC launch is July 2022.  \nFor additional information, visit the California Department of Education ELPAC web page at [https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ep/](https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ep/) .  \nJuly 2021","cbCailwmxFVjItuB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailwmxFVjItuB","pdf",114925,"English","# What is the Alternate ELPAC?\n# Why is the Alternate ELPAC given?\n# Who takes the Alternate ELPAC?\n# How is the Alternate ELPAC given?\n# When is the Alternate ELPAC given?","[{\"question\":\"What is the Alternate ELPAC used for?\",\"answer\":\"It measures how well students in kindergarten through grade 12 (including ages up to 21) understand English when English is not their primary language. 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