What is ELPA and ALT ELPA??

What does ELPA stand for?

• English Language Program Assessment

• English Language Proficiency Assessment

• English Learning Placement Assessment

• English Literature Performance Assessment

When is ELPA administered?

• Monthly

• Annually in the spring

• Twice per year

• Every other year

What is one of the main goals of the ELPA?

• To test math skills

• to evaluate reading habits

• to assess English language proficiency

• to measure artistic abilities

What are the four domains that are tested?

• reading, math, science, social studies

• vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, comprehension

• reading, writing, listening, and speaking

• speaking, translation, writing, reading

Who qualifies for ALT ELPA?

• Students who are native English speakers.

• Students enrolled in higher education institutions in Alaska.
• Students who are only learning a second language other than English.
• Students who meet state alternate assessment criteria and are English language learners in K-12 education .

How can teachers use the assessment results?

• to determine school schedules

• to use the students' language proficiency levels to adjust their teaching strategies

• to decide on school holidays

• to plan sports activities

What must students demonstrate to exit ELL services?

• only speaking proficiency

• proficiency in all four domains

• parent request

• teacher recommendation