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English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) is for K-12 students eligible for English language learner (ELL) services.

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What's New

• Spring 2012 - 2014 ELPA Assessment Calendar PDF icon

ELPA Initial Screener

• 2012 ELPA Screener Calendar PDF icon

• 2012 ELPA Screener Information PDF icon

• ELPA Initial Screening Writing & Speaking Rubrics PDF icon

• ELPA Initial Screening Test Coordinator's Manual PDF icon

• ELPA Initial Screening Student Record Sheet PDF icon

• ELPA Initial Screening Information PDF icon

• Administering and Scoring the ELPA Initial Screening Power Point PPT icon

Current Assessment Information

• Spring 2012 ELPA Pre-ID and Exemption Information PDF icon

• Spring 2012 ELPA Test Coordinator's Manual PDF icon

• Fees/Consequences for Late or Inappropriately Returned Materials PDF icon

• Estimated Times for ELPA Domain Sections PDF icon

• ELPA Level I and II Bubble and Denealian Line Practice Sheets PDF icon

• Security Compliance Form PDF icon

• ELPA Frequently Asked Questions PDF icon
Updated 12/21/2011

Spring ELPA Online

• ELPA Online 2012 Spring DTC-STC Training Presentation PDF icon

• Spring 2012 ELPA Online Schedule Template Excel icon

• Spring 2012 ELPA Online Calendar PDF icon

• ELPA Online FAQ PDF icon

• ELPA Online Pre-ID Instructions PDF icon

• ELPA 2012 Spring Online Informational Webinar PDF icon

Standards and Rubrics

• Spring ELPA Writing Rubrics Levels I through V

• Michigan English Language Proficiency Standards K-12 Checklist At-A-Glance DOC icon

• Michigan English Language Proficiency Standards K-12 Full Checklist DOC icon

• English Language Proficiency Standards for K-12 Schools PDF icon

• Scoring Training for the ELPA Speaking Items Video

• ELPA Speaking Rubrics PDF icon

Presentations & Handouts

• Spring 2012 ELPA Webex AMO/barcode labels Handout PDF icon

• Spring 2012 ELPA New Coordinator Training PDF icon

• Spring 2010 ELPA - What's New PDF icon

• Spring 2010 ELPA - OEAA Secure Site PDF icon

• Spring 2010 ELPA - About the ELPA Presentation PDF icon

• 2010 Michigan School Testing Conference - ELPA Updates PDF icon

Accommodations/IEP Team

• Revised Assessment Accommodation Summary Table PDF icon
This table summarizes the majority of accommodations provided for BAA and NAEP assessments. Updated September 2011.

• Accommodation Crosswalk PDF icon

• FAQs Assessment Accommodation Summary Table PDF icon
Updated 10/04/2011

Reporting

• Guide to Reports
Spring 2010 and Spring 2011

• ELPA Parent Report Translations

• BAA Technical Reports

ELL Identification

• English Language Learner (ELL) Identification Process PDF icon
Updated October 2010

• Home Language Survey

• Home Language Survey - Spanish Version PDF icon
Updated October 2010

General Information & Other Resources

• Paper-Pencil ELPA Feedback Survey

• Spring 2012 - 2014 ELPA Assessment Calendar PDF icon

• ELPA Administrator Welcome Kit PDF icon
Updated May 2010

• Teacher Welcome Kit PDF icon
Updated May 2010

• ELPA Primer: All About the ELPA PDF icon
Updated May 2010

• Assessment Integrity Guide PDF icon
Approved by the State Board of Education on Sept. 9, 2009. This replaces the Professional & Accountability Practices for Educators Guide. This document covers proper test administration procedures and how MDE will handle improper assessment administration on OEAA assessments.

• Complaint or Allegation of Misadministration
Please click on this link and use this form to report any suspected violation of assessment integrity or ethical conduct.

Committee & Contact Info

• BAA Committee Participation Application

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