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Limited English Limited English Proficiency Proficiency
AssessmentAssessment
Grace Gray ELP Assessment Program Manager,
Department of Education & Early Development
New District Test CoordinatorsSeptember 2010, Anchorage, Alaska
You Need to Know…You Need to Know…
What are the acronyms?Who is involved?When does it take place?How will it impact you?
What are the acronyms…What are the acronyms…
ELP – English Language ProficiencyLEP – Limited English ProficientIPT – IDEA Proficiency TestELL – English Language LearnerESL – English as a Second Language
I love acronyms!
Who is involved…Who is involved…
ELP test coordinators have been assigned in your district ◦ Responsible for training and/or administering the IDEA
Proficiency Test (IPT) developed by Ballard & Tighe, distributed and scored by Pearson.
Limited English Proficient (LEP) pupils must be:4 AAC 34.055
◦ Identified within 30 days after the start of the year.◦ Tested annually using state-wide assessment IPT◦ Exited when a proficient score on the IPT is received. ◦ Monitored for two years after exiting LEP status
When do things happen…When do things happen…
•ELP Test Coordinator training in Anchorage
•Order IPT test materials based on district enrollment•Submit a file for pre-id labels
•Receive shipment of IPT materials•Train district personnel to administer the IPT
When do things happen…When do things happen…
•Test window begins Feb. 1
•End of test window, March 31•Return completed tests for scoring
•Student 2011 reports posted for districts to distribute
*ELP reports removed from SchoolHOuse
Know where the answers are…Know where the answers are…
The department’s Web site is available to districts◦FAQs◦Latest memorandums◦Updated materials◦ELP guidance for teachers and coordinators
Department SupportDepartment Support
Grace Gray, Alternative & ELP Assessment Program Manager,907-465-8432, [email protected]
Janacie Peters, Assessment Clerk 907-465-2900, [email protected]
