ELPAC Information
for Parents of English Learners
(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessment for California
If you any questions about the ELPAC please contact Mrs. McNeil
email: kmcneil@wvusd.org text: 909-248-4404
Students in grades TK-2nd are currently experiencing ELPAC Bootcamp classes during the school day. Mrs. Yi and Mrs. Sirisuk are pushing into Zoom classes and taking students into breakout rooms for 30 min sessions on the 4 domains; Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Students are learning great test-taking tips and using the online practice test to help them review questions in preparation for the ELPAC test this spring.
Here is a link to the ELPAC practice site if you would like to see the different types of questions at your child's grade level.
Students in grades 3rd-5th are currently experiencing ELPAC Bootcamp classes during the school day. Mrs. Yi and Mrs. Sirisuk are pushing into Zoom classes and taking students into breakout rooms for 30 min sessions on the 4 domains; Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Students are learning great test-taking tips and using the online practice test to help them review questions in preparation for the ELPAC test this spring.
In addition. students in grades, 3-5 are offered after-school ELPAC classes with Mrs. McNeil and Mrs. Ojeda. These classes will focus more on the important testing skills students need to know when taking the test in a group setting. Students have all of the information about our ELPAC Bootcamp in their teacher's google classroom under the topic of ELPAC. If you would like more information on when these classes are happening please click on the link below.
3rd-5th Grade Bootcamp Classes
Also, here is a link to the ELPAC practice site if you would like to see the different types of questions at your child's grade level.
Watch the video below to see what remote testing will be like for a child in 3rd through 5th grade. At Maple Hill, we cover all of these things during our ELPAC Bootcamp, but it might be helpful if you sit down with your child and watch the video together, in case they have any questions. If you or your child have any questions please contact Mrs. McNeil.
All English Learner students at Maple Hill will be taking the ELPAC test this spring. The test will be given during the school day via Zoom. Each student will be tested in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
All students in grades TK-2nd grade will be given the test one-to-one via Zoom. A test examiner will log into your child's zoom session, with their teacher, and will take your child into a breakout room. In grades TK-2nd, all testing is done one-to-one, so a test examiner will log students into the test and help students input their answers through all 4 sections. There is no time limit for this test. Most students are able to finish 2 sections at a time. The test examiner will make sure to watch your child for fatigue and will ensure that your child does their best on the test.
Students in 3rd-5th grade take their test in a small group for the listening, reading, and writing sections of the test via Zoom, during the school day. The speaking section of the test will be administered in a one-to-one setting. On the day of their test, students will log off of their teacher's zoom session and log into another zoom session with Mrs. McNeil or Mrs. Kwan-Hata from the district office. Mrs. McNeil will be administering the reading, writing, and listening sections and Mrs. Kwan-Hata will be administering the speaking section of the test. Students have information about the ELPAC in their teacher's google classroom under the topic ELPAC. This information includes the zoom link and their grade level testing dates.
All four sections of the ELPAC will be administered by Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Yi, and Mrs. Sisirisuk. Please click on your child's grade level below to see their ELPAC Testing Schedule. All testing will be done during the day between 8:00 am and 11:30 am via Zoom. A test examiner will meet your child in a breakout room at some point during the highlighted weeks. There is no time limit for this test. The test examiner will administer the test in small sections until your child has successfully finished the exam.
The listening, reading, and writing sections of the test will be administered by Mrs. McNeil via Zoom. Please click on the grade level symbol to see the dates of testing. The speaking section of the test will be given one-to-one in the month of April. We will be sending home that schedule at a later time.
1. Volume- make sure that the volume on the computer works well. Students should know how to raise or lower their volume on the device.
2. Headphones- if your child has headphones, this will help them to stay focused and on task during the test. Make sure the volume is clear when wearing the headphones and that your child has practiced wearing their headphones prior to the test. Headphones are not optional.
3. Check that their video is able to turn on and that your child can see the screen when their teacher shares their video or a screen.
4. Microphone- make sure that your child's microphone is working properly. Their teacher should be able to hear them clearly when they answer a question in class.
5. Internet connection: Make sure you have a good internet connection. Your child should be able to hear and see their teacher clearly throughout the day on zoom.
6. VERY Important: Students in Grades 3rd-5th- if your child is using their own personal device you will need to download a secure browser onto their device to take the test. Please see the video below to learn how to download a secure browser.
Downloading a Secure Browser- Windows (English)
Downloading a Secure Browser- Mac (English)
Downloading a Secure Browser (Mandarin)
*If you are using a district-issued Chromebook you do not need to download a secure browser.
- Make sure your child has a quiet room to take the test in. No one else can be in the room with the child during testing.
- Remove all other distractions from the room your child will test in. This will ensure your child does their best and stays focused on the day of testing. For example, make sure there are no other devices, phones, animals, or anything else that might make a noise and distract your child. Sections of the test are read aloud to your child and they can only hear the recording one time, so if they get distracted this might make it difficult for them to answer questions.
- Please make sure your child has their testing packet nearby that was mailed home from the District.
- Students may also need scratch paper, pencils, or a whiteboard and whiteboard markers, if possible. These are not mandatory, but they might help your child to feel more successful on the day of testing.
A Message from Mrs. McNeil
Below is a quick video that might help a child who has test anxiety. It explains what test anxiety is, how it feels, and gives some great tips on overcoming it.
Below are a couple of stories you could watch with your child to get the conversation about testing started.
Below are some fun songs to help kids stay positive and motivated.