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Standardized Assessment for English Learners

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English Language Proficiency

Summative Assessments

ELPA21 Assessments - Information regarding the ELPA21 assessments.

ELPA21 Guide to Understanding Score Reports - Provides guidance for interpreting ELPA scores.

Iowa Department of Education’s ELPA21 webpage - Details specific to Iowa’s use of ELPA21.

Screeners

ELPA21 Dynamic Screener - Assessment used to determine if students are eligible for EL instructional services.

Content

Summative Assessments

Iowa State Assessment of Student Progress

Galileo

Screeners

FastBridge

Star Assessment

NWEA MAP Suite

Accommodations

Allowed Accommodations for English Learners - Lists allowable accommodations for ELs on a variety of assessments.

Other

Assessments for the Seal of Biliteracy