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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

• 2013 ELPA Training Video for New Coordinators Click here for cooresponding Powerpoint.

• Spring 2013 Assessment and Accountability Data Timeline PDF icon

• 2013 ELPA Assessment and Professional Development Schedule PDF icon Updated February 2013

• Entrance and Exit Protocol PDF icon

• 2012-2013 MSDS Best Practices Guide for Trouble-Free Accountability PDF icon


ELPA Initial Screener

• ELPA Initial Screening Test Coordinator's Manual PDF icon Updated October 2012

• Administering the ELPA Initial Screening PPT icon Updated January 2013

• 2012 ELPA Screener Calendar PDF icon

• ELPA Initial Screening Writing & Speaking Rubrics PDF icon

• ELPA Initial Screening Student Record Sheet PDF icon


Current Assessment Information

• ELPA Spring 2013 Pre-ID and Material Orders PDF icon

• 2013 ELPA Assessment and Professional Development Schedule PDF icon Updated February 2013

• ELPA Spring 2013 Exemption Request PDF icon

• Spring 2013 ELPA Test Coordinator's Manual PDF icon Updated 2/22/2013

• 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 Trainings

• ELPA iTester Software Installation Guide PDF icon

• Advantages and Benefits of Administering the ELPA Online PDF icon

• Online Informational Presentation - Spring 2013 PPT icon

• 2013 ELPA Online Schedule Template Excel icon

• ELPA Online Pre-ID Instructions PDF icon

• ELPA Online FAQ PDF icon Updated February 2013


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

• Assessment Accommodation Summary Table PDF icon This table summarizes the majority of accommodations provided for BAA and NAEP assessments. Updated March 2013.

• Interactive Assessment Accommodations Summary Table These interactive accommodations tables allow you to investigate what accommodations for the state assessments are standard, nonstandard, universal/local decision, or approved by ACT.

• Accommodation Crosswalk PDF icon

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


Reporting

• Guide to Reports Spring 2010 - 2012

• ELPA Parent Report Translations

• BAA Technical Reports


ELL Identification

• Entrance and Exit Protocol PDF icon

• 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

• Communications from Bureau of Assessment & Accountability

• Paper-Pencil ELPA Feedback Survey

• 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

• Subscribe to ELPA Email Listserv

• Contact Us




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