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The ELPA21 Assessment Process Overview
New to ELPA21 or need a refresher? This article walks you through the key steps—from the Home Language Survey to annual assessments—plus training details and helpful resources.
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ELPA21 Insider Newsletter: Fall 2025
In this edition, we guide you through completing your Test Administrator training, show you where to find state-specific information on your ELPA21 portal, and highlight free instructional resources to support English learners in the classroom.
The ELPA21 Assessment Process Overview
New to ELPA21 or need a refresher? This article walks you through the key steps—from the Home Language Survey to annual assessments—plus training details and helpful resources.
ELPA21 Insider Newsletter: Summer 2025
In this edition, we share highlights from our 2024-25 Test Administrator Survey, recap ELPA21 presentations at the 2025 NCME and NCSA Conferences, and introduce a new classroom resource from UCLA CRESST to support multilingual learners.
Spotlight On: Project ASSETS
This five-year initiative is making a meaningful difference in the lives of educators and the multilingual learners they serve by helping build more inclusive classrooms and communities grounded in connection, collaboration, and care.
ELPA21 Insider Newsletter: Spring 2025
In this edition, we’re showcasing our recent and upcoming conference appearances, announcing a restock of classroom resources, and highlighting a special collection of episodes from The ASSETS Podcast.
ELPA21 Announces a Shortened Annual Summative Assessment
With this change, students will experience a streamlined testing process with fewer test items and reduced completion times, while receiving the same accurate and reliable scores.
ELPA21 Introduces Autoscoring to Our Dynamic Screener Assessment
This enhancement will accelerate the availability of screener scores and help prevent errors or bias from impacting results, leading to fairer outcomes for students.
Alt ELPA Screener Pilot
We’ve made it our mission to ensure that every English learner receives fair and valid assessments, which is why we’re excited to announce the launch of the Alt ELPA Screener Pilot!
