ELPT

The ELPT is a computer-based test to assess a student's language ability.  It is composed of performance tasks in four language domains to provide evidence of how students are progressing toward full language proficiency.

• • Reading

  • Writing

  • Listening

  • Speaking

All students identified as ELs are required to take the ELPT. To determine eligibility, school systems give all enrolling students a home language survey. That survey should contain evidence of at least one of the following to begin screening for EL services, the student: 

• was not born in the United States and their native language is a language other than English;

• is Native American or Alaska Native or a native resident of the outlying areas and comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on their level of English-language proficiency; 

• is migratory and their native language is a language other than English; and/or

• comes from an environment where a language other than English is dominant. 

English Learner (EL) Identification Flowchart

All ELPT administration documents can be found in the ELPT Portal under the ELPT tab. 

TIDE User Guide
Provides directions for registering students for assessments, establishing test settings and accommodations, associating students with districts, schools, and rosters, and creating and approving testing appeals 

TA User Guide
Directions to help users navigate the Test Delivery System (TDS) including the Student Interface and the Test Administrator Interface, and help support Test Administrators manage and administer ELPT. 

ELPT TAM
Provides specific instructions for the administration of the ELPT. Details include information on test security, logistical requirements, and the Test Administrator directions to students.

Accessibility and Accommodations Manual
Used to guide the selection and administration of appropriate universal features, designated features, and accommodations for individual students to produce valid assessment results ELPT Accommodation Information 

• Test administrators cannot translate test content.

• No EL accommodations are permitted. 

Data Entry Interface (DEI) Manual
Provides specific instructions for using the DEI which allows authorized users to enter student assessment data, such as item responses and scores. Entering student data is required for the ELPT Braille forms 

Reporting System User Guide
Provides information on how to use Reporting to view student performance and participation data.

Secure Browser Installation Manual
Provides instructions for installing the secure browsers on computers and devices used for online assessments 

System Requirements for Online Testing
Used to verify that all devices to be used for testing meet the minimum technology specifications 

Technical Specifications Manual for Online Testing
Used to verify that your school’s network and Internet are properly configured for testing.

Please view the these documents for additional information on ELPT.

• English Language Proficiency Test Guidance

• ELPT Connect Training Webinar Presentation