ELPA21 - English Language Proficiency Assessment Overview
ELPA21 is a comprehensive language proficiency assessment system for English Learners in Nebraska, featuring a dynamic screener and summative tests. The system includes components like the Home Language Survey and various assessments to identify and support English Learners throughout their K-12 education. The ELPA21 Screener is used to determine eligibility for services, while the ELPA21 Summative measures progress in English language learning using listening, reading, writing, and speaking tests. The practice tests for both screener and summative assessments help in student preparation and evaluation.
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ELPA21 English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21stCentury 2022-2023 1
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGLISH LEARNERS 2
Home Language Survey All districts must include a Home Language Survey as part of registration for all new students Three required questions: What language did your child first learn to speak? What language is spoken most often by your child? What language is primarily used in the student s home regardless of the language spoken by the student? If any answer indicates a language other than English, a screener must be administered to determine eligibility. 3
THREE ASSESSMENTS IN ELPA21 SYSTEM ELPA21 Dynamic Screener ELPA21 Summative Alternate ELPA21 4
ELPA21 Screener Used to determine eligibility for English Learner services in Nebraska Available for grade bands: Future K (used during Semester 1 and spring/summer during K roundup) Kindergarten Grade1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 5
ELPA21 Screener Provided to all public NE districts by NDE Districts have the option of using another screener Must be valid and reliable in measuring English language acquisition Must measure all four language domains Must provide composite scores or levels that indicate proficiency 6
ELPA21 Summative Required of all K-12 English Learners in Nebraska Measures English Learners progress in learning the English language. Items were developed from the Nebraska English language proficiency (ELP) standards 4 separate domain tests: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking ELPA21 Summative window is February 6 March 17, 2023 7
Screener vs. Summative ELPA21 Dynamic Screener Practice is integrated into the screener. One assessment that includes 4 domains. Semi-adaptive with a stopping point. Students who are unable to participate will not advance to the next step. The first Speaking question is scored on the fly by the test administrator. Most scores (86%)available same day, often immediately. ELPA21 Summative Practice tests are separate and completed ahead of time. Four separate domain tests. Not adaptive. All scoring is done offsite by vendor. All results available a few weeks after the window closes (early May). 8
ELPA21 Alternate ELPA21 Alternate is designed for K-12 English Learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities Will be field-tested Spring 2023 Fully operational Spring 2024 ELPA21 Alternate window is February 1 March 31, 2023
NE ELPA21 PortalHome Page All information related to the ELPA21 system of assessments is located at ne.portal.cambiumast.com 10
NDE English Learner Programs Additional information about serving English Learners found at education.ne.gov/natlorigin/ 11
Additional Info/Questions Nebraska ELPA21 Helpdesk contact info: Cambium Assessment Telephone: 866.287.5617 Email: neelpa21helpdesk@cambiumassessment.com Chat: https://ne.portal.cambiumast.com/chat.stml Contact: OR Allyson DenBeste 402-405-5212 402-405-7017 allyson.denbeste@nebraska.gov Anne Hubbell anne.hubbell@nebraska.gov 12
