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English Language Proficiency assessment for California (ELPAC)
formerly California English Language Development Test
The English Language Proficiency assessment for California (ELPAC) replaces the California English Language Development Test (CELDT). The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards and is comprised of two assessments: 1) An initial assessment used to identify students as English learners and 2) An annual summative assessment to measure a student鈥檚 progress in learning English their English language proficiency level.
The ELPAC will go operational in 2018.
Physical Fitness Testing (PFT)
The physical fitness test (PFT) for students in California schools is the . The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity.
All students in grades third 鈥� ninth and tenth - twelfth (in PE courses) take the fitness test. The test has six parts that show a level of fitness that offer a degree of defense against diseases that come from inactivity. The test results can be used by students, teachers, and parents
PFT Videos
Online modules are available to guide PFT Coordinators through the data submission and correction processes. In addition, free administration videos and training are available to assist PFT Coordinators in preparing staff for the PFT.
Learn about CA Common Core State Standards
The days when a high school diploma and a factory job were the ticket to the American dream are long gone, as any recent graduate can attest.
To be successful in an ever-shrinking, increasingly competitive global economy, our high school graduates will need to move on to higher education or career training: Community college, a four-year university, vocational school or an apprenticeship.