The ELPAC consists of two separate assessments: one for the initial identification of students as potential English learners (ELs); and a second, annual, summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and identify the student's level of ELP.  The initial assessments identify students as either EL students who need support to learn English or as initial fluent English proficient. The summative assessments identify students’ ELP level and measure their progress in learning English.