Nick Loiacano – ELPA21

Understanding ELPA21 Scores: From Assessment to Action

Each year, ELPA21 assessments provide important information about how English learners are developing the language skills they need to succeed in school. For educators, these results help guide instruction and support planning. For parents and caregivers, they offer a clear picture of how their student is progressing and where additional support may be helpful. This […]

ELPA21 Training System Transition: What You Need to Know

ELPA21 is transitioning to a new training platform designed to simplify and streamline the annual certification process for test administrators and coordinators. This change is part of a broader effort to reduce the number of systems educators need to navigate and to create a more cohesive, user-friendly experience. By bringing training into the same platform […]

ELPA21 Insider Newsletter: Winter 2026

Happy New Year, Insiders! As the new year begins, we’re checking in with the ELPA21 community to share timely updates and resources to support your work with English learners. With summative testing windows approaching in many states, this post brings together training reminders, state portal information, free educator resources, and new classroom tools — all […]

New Classroom Resources from UCLA CRESST for Multilingual Learners

As classrooms continue to evolve, so do the tools educators use to support meaningful, language-rich learning experiences. This year, we’re excited to share two new resources from our friends at UCLA CRESST for Multilingual Learners, each designed to help educators plan, scaffold, and deliver instruction that meets the diverse needs of English learners. Together, the […]

ELPA21 Insider Newsletter: Fall 2025

Greetings, Insiders! The 2025–26 school year is here, and all of us at ELPA21 hope yours is off to an amazing start. We know the first weeks can be a whirlwind of excitement and activity, so in this edition of the ELPA21 Insider, we’ve pulled together helpful links, resources, and updates to make things a […]

The ELPA21 Assessment Process Overview

If you or your state are new to the ELPA21 Assessment System—or if you simply need a refresher—this article will help you start the school year with confidence. Feel free to bookmark it for future reference or share it with a colleague who may find it useful. For your convenience, you can also download a […]

ELPA21 Insider Newsletter: Summer 2025

It’s wonderful to have you with us for the latest edition of the ELPA21 Insider Newsletter! As many of you head into a well-deserved summer break, we want to extend our gratitude for your dedication to multilingual learners throughout a busy and often challenging year. In these uncertain times, amid evolving federal funding landscapes and […]

Spotlight On: Project ASSETS

Project ASSETS: Elevating English Learner Education Through Professional Development and Storytelling Project ASSETS (Accelerating Student Success for ELs Through Scaffolded Support) is a five-year initiative that’s making a meaningful difference in the lives of educators and the multilingual learners they serve. Funded by a National Professional Development (NPD) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, […]

ELPA21 Insider Newsletter: Spring 2025

Welcome to our newest blog series: the ELPA21 Insider Newsletter! We’re excited to bring the latest news and updates—previously shared exclusively with our email subscribers—directly to our blog readers in this new format. If you’re not already subscribed to the email version of the ELPA21 Insider Newsletter, consider signing up! Email subscribers receive the newsletter […]

ELPA21 Announces a Shortened Annual Summative Assessment

ELPA21 is committed to ensuring every student receives a fair and valid assessment of their English proficiency, which includes continuously improving our tests to reflect the latest advancements in assessment design and technology. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the ELPA21 Online Summative Assessment has been shortened. With this change, students will experience a streamlined […]