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SDLA Compliance Resource

Complete Summative ELPAC During the Annual Statewide Window

A student-by-domain completion process for every enrolled English learner assigned the general ELP assessment.

  • ELPAC
  • English Learners
Date(s)February 1–May 31, 2027
Applies toEvery enrolled K–12 English learner not assigned the Summative Alternate ELPAC by an active IEP, until reclassification

In Plain Language: Administer all required Summative ELPAC domains during the statewide window, monitor transfers and eligibility changes, resolve incidents, and reconcile completion before May 31.

Why this matters

Results measure progress toward English proficiency and contribute to instruction and reclassification. A single roster mismatch can leave an eligible pupil untested or cause an ineligible administration.

Primary ownership

Primary owner: LEA ELPAC coordinator. Handoff partners: CALPADS/EL staff, sites, trained examiners, special education, attendance, technology, and family communications.

Operational workflow

  1. 1. Build the eligible roster and verify general/alternate assignment and accessibility.
  2. 2. Schedule trained examiners, rooms/devices, K–2 materials, notices, and make-up capacity.
  3. 3. Monitor completion by student and domain; route each exception to a named owner.
  4. 4. Use STAIRS/current manuals for incidents and approved dispositions.
  5. 5. Before May 31, reconcile CALPADS, TOMS, enrollment, ELAS, exemptions, incidents, and final completion.

Implementation pathway

Eligible roster
Ready sites
Test domains
Exceptions and make-ups
Final reconciliation

Evidence to retain

  • Roster snapshots
  • Training/security records
  • Domain completion reports
  • Incident/exemption documentation
  • Final exception sign-off

Official guidance and help

Source review completed August 30, 2026. Verify current federal and California requirements, CDE and ELPAC manuals, local policy, pupil records, and live CALPADS/TOMS status before acting.