ELPA21
The English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21) is an online assessment that is designed to measure the performance of English language learners as they progress through their K–12 education and achieve college and career readiness. The ELPA21 items are designed to gather evidence that students are progressing toward or meeting the new set of English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards adopted by the ELPA21 member states. These standards, which were completed in September 2013, highlight and amplify the critical language, knowledge about language, and skills using language in the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.
For more information go to: elpa21.org
ALT ELPA
Accessibility for All
ELPA21 heard the state call for an alternate assessment for English learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities, and we’re proud to announce the Alt ELPA is now operational. Funded by a 4-year Department of Education grant, the Alt ELPA was designed and developed by educators, states, and accessibility experts. The Alt ELPA is a standards-aligned assessment for this historically underserved and highly-deserving student population and the communities and schools that support them.
The English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21) is an online assessment that is designed to measure the performance of English language learners as they progress through their K–12 education and achieve college and career readiness. The ELPA21 items are designed to gather evidence that students are progressing toward or meeting the new set of English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards adopted by the ELPA21 member states. These standards, which were completed in September 2013, highlight and amplify the critical language, knowledge about language, and skills using language in the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.
For more information go to: elpa21.org
ALT ELPA
Accessibility for All
ELPA21 heard the state call for an alternate assessment for English learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities, and we’re proud to announce the Alt ELPA is now operational. Funded by a 4-year Department of Education grant, the Alt ELPA was designed and developed by educators, states, and accessibility experts. The Alt ELPA is a standards-aligned assessment for this historically underserved and highly-deserving student population and the communities and schools that support them.
2026 Test Dates: Feb 9 - Mar 12
Testing Resources
Building Test Coordinators can access ELPA21 resources through the DMPS Assessments team.
