Section F – Guide to the Accommodations Matrix for the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) This matrix is used in conjunction with Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 11517.6 through 11519.5 of the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), to determine the use of resources for individual students. The appropriate use of universal tools, designated supports, and/or accommodations on the ELPAC test is restricted to only those identified on the matrix. • Universal tools are those available to all students on the basis of student preference and selection. • Designated supports are available to all students when determined for use by an educator or team of educators (with parent/guardian and student input, as appropriate) or specified in the student’s IEP or 504 Plan. • Accommodations must be permitted on ELPAC tests to all eligible students if specified in the student’s IEP or 504 Plan. Embedded resources are digitally delivered universal tools (U), designated supports (D), or accommodations (A) available as part of the technology platform for the computer administered tests. Since ELPAC is a paper-pencil assessment, embedded resources do not apply at this time. Non-embedded resources are universal tools (U), designated supports (D), or accommodations (A) when provided by the LEA for the ELPAC tests administered via paper-pencil. These supports are not part of the technology platform for computer-administered tests, and do not change or alter the construct being measured. Instructional Supports and Resources on Alternative Assessments Most students taking the ELPAC will be able to access the assessment with the universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations. If a student is unable to access the ELPAC with supports, an alternative assessment will be decided upon by the IEP Team for the domains for which an alternative assessment should be used. Unlisted Resources Unlisted resources are not universal tools, designated supports, or accommodations. Unlisted resources shall be made available if specified in the eligible student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan and only on approval by CDE. Unlisted resources may be submitted to CDE prior to ten business days before the student’s first day of testing. CDE will reply to the request within four business days.
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Chapter 7 – Participation in Assessments, Charter SELPA As of 09/14/2018 CAHELP Steering Committee Review
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