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2022–23 Initial ELPAC and Initial Alternate ELPAC Feedback for Continuous Improvement Focus Group Interest Form

Interest Form

Thank you for applying to attend an Initial English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) or Initial Alternate ELPAC focus group.

ETS, under direction from the California Department of Education, will hold virtual focus groups to collect feedback on the Initial ELPAC and Initial Alternate ELPAC administrations that occurred these past few months. We thank you for your hard work and efforts to participate in this administration. Your feedback is extremely valuable.

The focus groups will occur on the following dates and times. 
  • Initial ELPAC LEA and site coordinators—Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 3–4 p.m. 
  • Initial Alternate ELPAC LEA and site coordinators —Monday, November 7, 2022, 3–4 p.m. 
  • Initial ELPAC test examiners—Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 3–4 p.m.
  • Initial Alternate ELPAC test examiners—Monday, November 14, 2022, 3–4 p.m. 
Each focus group will last approximately 60 minutes. To participate fully in a virtual focus group, participants will need access to a device that is connected to the internet, a webcam, and a microphone.

To be considered for participation, please confirm your availability and complete this online interest form by Thursday, October 27, 2022.
 
1. Contact Information: *This question is required.
2. LEA and school selection: Begin typing your LEA and school site into the drop-down list. 
3. What was your primary role in administering the Initial ELPAC or Initial Alternate ELPAC? (Select one answer.)  *This question is required.
4. Which focus group are you interested in attending? *This question is required.
5. How many years of experience do you have in your current role? *This question is required.
6. Which of the following LEA or school types best describes your LEA? (Select one answer.) *This question is required.
7. For which grade level(s) did you administer the ELPAC? (Select all that apply.)​​​​
8. How many years of experience do you have instructing English learners? (Select one answer.) *This question is required.
9. For the duration of this focus group, will you have access to a device with both a webcam and microphone?  *This question is required.
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