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News Announcements

Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Final ELPA 2012-13 Test Scores Now Available
Friday, 17 May 2013
State Board Adopts New ELPA Cut Scores
Thursday, 16 May 2013
ELPA March 2013 (Batch 3) Results Now Available
Thursday, 16 May 2013
ELPA April 2013 (Batch 4) Preliminary Scores Available May 20
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
2012-13 ELPA Window Has Closed

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 11/02/2012 (1.84 MB)
The OAKS Online Test Administrator User Guide is designed to familiarize Test Administrators with the TA and Student Interfaces used to administer OAKS Online, ELPA, and Online Writing.
2011-12 ELPA Allowable Resources 01/18/2012 (266.33 KB)
Testing Schedule for 2011-2012 08/04/2011 (378.13 KB)
Administering the ELPA to newcomer ELL students 07/30/2012 (17.83 KB)
This document contains tips that test administrators may use when preparing to administer ELPA to a newcomer ELL student.
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's Delivery of Speaking Items to Students: 2011-12 12/14/2011 (440.58 KB)

ELPA Performance Standards (Cut Scores)

ELPA Brief: Standards Verification Studies 09/10/2013 (359.79 KB)
State Board Adopts New ELPA Cut Scores
ELPA Performance Standards (Cut Scores) 07/18/2013 (96.70 KB)
ELPA Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) 07/18/2013 (76.42 KB)
Oregon English Language Proficiency Assessment Performance Standards Verification Technical Report 04/10/2013 (539.71 KB)
Executive Summary 2013 English Language Proficiency Performance Standards Verification 03/20/2013 (804.95 KB)

Resources

ELPA Test Specifications
This page contains test specifications for English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA), mathematics, reading, science, social sciences, and writing.
Memo #002-2008-09 Promoting, Retaining & Exiting ELLs from ELD Program 12/09/2008 (21.27 KB)
ELPA Presentation at the Title III Directors Meeting 2009-10 09/21/2009 (372.72 KB)
Title III Directors Meeting Feb 16, 2010 04/19/2010 (1.68 MB)
Searchable English Language Proficiency Standards 12/15/2011 (19.02 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.
OAR 581-023-0100 07/30/2008 (12.98 KB)
Eligibility Criteria for Student Weighting for Purposes of State School Fund Distribution

Related Pages

ELPA Tools and Resources
ELPA Resources for K-1, 2-3
Test Administration Manual
The Test Administration Manual outlines policies and procedures that all school and district staff involved in administration of the Oregon Statewide Assessments are required to know and understand before administering any Oregon Statewide Assessment.
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

Michelle McCoy (503) 947-5829
Assessment and Accountability - Education Program Specialist
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