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2025–26 Initial Alternate ELPAC Certification Reminders

Email Update, April 30, 2025

Dear LEA ELPAC Coordinator:

This email contains important information about the 2025–26 Initial Alternate ELPAC Administration and Scoring Training (AST). The Initial Alternate ELPAC testing window will run from July 7, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

Statewide LEA Certification Requirements

Starting with the 2025–26 test administration, the LEA certification is required within two weeks of a student's being registered for the Initial Alternate ELPAC. LEAs that typically administer the Initial Alternate ELPAC can get ahead on the training requirements by completing the necessary steps starting on May 7, 2025.

To complete the LEA certification, please follow the steps found on the Test Administration Trainings and Tutorials web page, in the "ELPAC Administration and Scoring Training Information" section. Expand the Initial Alternate ELPAC AST item to access the list of options and steps necessary to complete your training. You can send questions regarding trainings to moodlesupport@scoe.net.

Test Examiner Certification

The Alternate ELPAC has a single test examiner (TE) training for both the initial and summative assessments. The training can occur now or just prior to assessing a student. Note the following about TE certification for the Initial Alternate ELPAC:

  • Any TE who did not complete the Alternate ELPAC—Test Examiner Certification course as of November 1, 2024, and will be administering the 2025–26 Initial Alternate ELPAC must complete certification prior to testing a student.
  • Any TE who completed the training after November 1, 2024, is considered certified to administer the Initial Alternate ELPAC until October 31, 2025, but must recertify after November 1, 2025.

Further information regarding registering students for the Initial Alternate ELPAC, ordering picture cards for assessments, and other pertinent information will be sent at the start of the new test administration year.

Additional Information and Resources

  • Information and resources: Initial Alternate ELPAC web page
  • Training and scoring questions: elpac@scoe.net
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For further support, visit the Contact Us web page.

Sincerely,

California Outreach Team
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