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News Announcements

Friday, 29 January 2010
Update on ELPA and Windows Secure Browser 3.1
Friday, 29 January 2010
Receiving ELPA Scores
Friday, 29 January 2010
ELPA Sound Files
Friday, 29 January 2010
Accepting the ELPA Applet

The primary purpose of this page is to communicate to educators, parents and students the implementation of Oregon’s English Language Proficiency Assessment. It also provides direct links to related web sites and documents.

Administering the English Language Proficiency Assessment

ELPA Test Administrator User Guide 01/11/2010 (640.86 KB)
Starting in 2009-10, the ELPA will be administered through the OAKS Online Test Delivery System. An ELPA-specific test administrator user guide, as well as other user guides relating to the OAKS Online System, are available at OAKS Online User Guides.
Testing Schedule for 2009-2010 01/14/2010 (29.42 KB)
Testing Schedule for the 2009-2010 school year
Guidelines for Including Students with Disabilities in ELPA 01/06/2009 (19.52 KB)
ELPA Student Keyboard Navigation Symbols 01/21/2010 (147.69 KB)
This key provides the OAKS Online Navigation symbols and their associated functions for the ELPA application.

ELPA Achievement Standards

OAR 581-023-0100 07/30/2008 (12.98 KB)
Eligibility Criteria for Student Weighting for Purposes of State School Fund Distribution
State Board Adopts ELPA Standards
ELPA Achievement Standards 04/28/2009 (9.49 KB)
ELPA Proficiency Level Descriptors 04/18/2007 (160 KB)

Resources

Memo #002-2008-09 Promoting, Retaining & Exiting ELLs from ELD Program 12/09/2008 (21.27 KB)
ELPA Assessing English Language Learners 09/30/2009 (16.52 KB)
This document contains helpful information on assessing English Language Learners for the ELPA assessment.
ELPA Presentation at the Title III Directors Meeting 2009-10 09/21/2009 (372.72 KB)
Searchable English Language Proficiency Standards 08/26/2009 (17.70 KB)
Customize a standards document to meet your specific needs. Download the standards for an entire grade, or select several grades within the same subject to create a version of the standards that works for you.
ELPA Test Specifications

Background Information

Oregon English Language Proficiency Assessments PRELIMINARY Technical Report for Bookmark Standard Setting 12/14/2007 (3.87 MB)
Complete report on the November 2007 standard setting session for Oregon's English Language Proficiency Assessment.
Executive Summary of Standards Setting Session--Nov. 2007 01/16/2008 (53.02 KB)

Related Pages

ELPA Tools and Resources
ELPA Resources for K-1, 2-3
Test Administration Manual
English Language Proficiency Assessment Technical Documents
Promising Practices for Implementing Test Administration and Test Security Requirements
This page provides examples of promising practices for implementing various test administration and security requirements found in the Test Administration Manual. ODE is collaborating with districts from around the state to gather and share examples of promising testing practices.
ODE-Provided Assessment Resources

English Language Proficiency Standards
The ELP Standards are designed to supplement the ELA standards to ensure that LEP students develop proficiency in both the English language and the concepts and skills contained in the ELA standards.
Limited English and Immigrant Services - NCLB Title III
The resources on this page are designed to assist English Language Learners (ELLs) develop English language skills, succeed academically, and overcome barriers that impede their academic success.

Contacts

Guillaume Gendre (503) 947-5829
Assessment and Accountability - Education Program Specialist
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