New Guidance: Alternate English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century

Earlier this week, the Iowa Department of Education issued new guidance related to the Alternate ELPA Assessment for students who are English learners and have the most significant cognitive disabilities. The guidance is intended to update educators, Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams, and administrators on the annual English language proficiency assessment requirements for students who are English learners (ELs) and have the most significant cognitive disabilities. If you have questions, contact Terri Schuster, at terri.schuster@iowa.gov or Jennifer Denne, at jennifer.denne@iowa.gov.