Friday, February 12, 2016

DE Provides Clarification for ELPA21 Assessment Requirements

The Department of Education (DE) has provided clarification on a number of issues surrounding ELPA21 Assessment Requirements for ELL Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Read more about assessment requirements and participation and ELL services in this DE memo.

In addition, the Department will a host a webinar March 8, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. to provide IEP teams with further guidance on accessibility for ELL students with significant cognitive disabilities and their ELPA 21 Test Proctors. You can access the webinar here. If you’re unable to attend the live event, the recording will be posted on the Iowa Department of Education ELPA21 webpage.

For more information, contact Jobi Lawrence, Colleen Anderson or Emily Thatcher with the DE.

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