Initial Alternate ELPAC Scale Score Ranges
The Initial Alternate ELPAC provide a consistent, standardized measurement of English language proficiency (ELP) across
the state for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. The Initial Alternate ELPAC
assess potential English learners in an integrated manner:
Expressive (Speaking and Writing) and Receptive (Listening and Reading) skills.
In addition, to ensure students can fully access and participate in the Initial Alternate ELPAC,
they can use their individually preferred receptive and expressive communication modes.
Students will receive an Overall score that falls into one of three levels. As the Initial Alternate
ELPAC is only administered once to eligible students, the same scale score ranges are used for
all grade levels. The table below shows which scores fall within each range.
