Figure 8.11. ELPAC Conceptual Model
Source
California Department of Education. 2013b. Memorandum “California English Language Development Test: Transitioning to
the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California.” Sacramento: California Department of Education.Technical Quality of Assessments
When considering the use of assessments to determine student achievement of the CA CCSS
for ELA/Literacy and the CA ELD Standards, it is important to keep in mind the purpose for which
a given assessment is intended. If an assessment does not permit proper inferences and provide
accurate information for the specific decision-making purpose, its use may constitute misuse (Herman,
Aschbacher, and Winters 1992).
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