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Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessments
Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessments
Description
The Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) is the state summative test used to determine an English learner’s proficiency level and to exit from the English language program. The OELPA is aligned to the K-12 English Language Proficiency Standards and is used to meet the federal requirement of an annual assessment of English proficiency measuring listening, reading and writing.
The Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener (OELPS) is the state test based on the English Language Proficiency Standards and is designed to identify Ohio students in grades K-12 as English learners.
Test Administration Window
Please review this Test Dates webpage updated by the Ohio Department of Education details test windows throughout the year.
Participation
The OELPA is required for all English learners in addition to Ohio’s State Tests. Districts may administer the OELPA any time during the test administration window and in any order.
Test Composition
Ohio worked with a group of states led by the English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21) to develop the assessment. View the ELPA21 FAQ page
Learn More
Learn More
Ohio Department of Education Resources
Review the Ohio Department of Educations page dedicated to Alternate Assessments to learn more about this assessment.
Ohio's Assessment System Resources
Review Ohio's Assessment Portal hub dedicated to Ohio's English Language Proficiency Assessments portal
to familiarize yourself with the tools and resources available.
Look for It!
Look for It!
Do students who take the OELPA also take Ohio State Tests?
Do students who take the OELPA also take Ohio State Tests?
Yes
True or False? The OELPA testing window is available in February and March each year.
True or False? The OELPA testing window is available in February and March each year.
True
Accountability Connections
Accountability Connections
Updated Report Card Reforms beginning with 2021-2022 school year
Ohio's English Limited Proficiency Assessments contribute to the Gap Closing components.
For Report Cards thru 2020-2021 school year
Ohio's English Limited Proficiency Assessments contributed to the Gap Closing components.
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