Welcome back to the start of a new year! I hope each and every one of you have been able to relax and recharge over the summer months. There are a number of pieces of information as we begin the 2018/19 school year that I want to share with you. So please be on the lookout for additional entries and emails in the coming weeks. Today is an update on the ELPA21 Dynamic Screener.
As a reminder, August 1st the state began with the newly required ELPA21 Dynamic screener for identifying potential English learners. (We will no longer be using the TELPA.) Districts will want to be sure they complete the appropriate training's through AEA Learning System.
AEA Learning modules: Search for the name of the course by using the icon on the top left
Gearing Up for the ELPA21 Assessment
- The purpose of the "Gearing Up" module is not an overview of the screening process, but rather to help those who are new to EL assessment in Iowa quickly get up to speed with the assessment requirements and online system.
ELPA21 Dynamic Screener Training 2018-2019
- Within this module there are 2 sections to complete and to certify in order to administer the assessment. The DE keeps records of certified staff to ensure valid and reliable assessment administration.
After going through the training, I wanted to highlight a couple of useful documents.
**However, be sure you complete the training personally.
As a reminder, here is an overview webinar of the screener from the DE from May 2018: ELPA21 Dynamic Screener Overview.
For questions and support for the online assessment, contact iowaelpa21helpdesk@air.org or 1-855-873-5710.
Have a great start to the year!
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