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Connecting EL Programs with the AZELLA

    Arizona's English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA)

     

    Who to contact when:

    Contact AZELLA if you have test-specific inquires or technical questions related to the assessment: [email protected]

    Contact OELAS if you have EL program, services, and/or instructional questions as a result of the AZELLA: [email protected]

     

    Quick Links:

     

    Spring 2027 AZELLA Reassessment - Summative

    The Spring 2027 AZELLA Reassessment - Summative test administration window is February 1 - March 19, 2027.

     

    Instructional Planning Crosswalk for Educators

    IMAGE- AZELLA and ELPS Crosswalk Resource

     

     

     

     

     

    Video: How to Read and Interpret the 2026 AZELLA Domain-level Scores

     

      Assessment Results Crosswalk for EL Coordinators | Planning for EL Instructional Groups

      IMAGE - Assessments Results Crosswalk For EL Coordinators

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Video: How to Read and Interpret the 2026 AZELLA Domain-level Scores

       

       ELPA21 Resource page for Arizona: https://elpa21.org/resources/?state=Arizona

       

      The Practice Tests are found on Cambium's AZ Portal under the Test Administrator tile.

      Practice for Test Administration: Become familiar with the TA Interface and proctor practice sessions for students. 

       

      ELPA21 Proficiency Level Descriptors by Domain (PLDs)
      (This link will take you directly to the ELPA21 file to download.)

      A document containing the ELPA21 PLDs, essential tools for assessing an EL’s degree of language proficiency. This educator resource is the new and improved ALIs.

       

      ELPA21's Achievement Level Descriptors by Domain (ALDs)
      (This link will take you directly to the ELPA21 file to download.)

      A document containing the ELPA21 ALDs, which outline the knowledge, skills, and processes that students demonstrate within each domain on ELPA21’s language proficiency assessments.

       

       

       

      Recordings | Past Meetings and Webinars

      September 11, 2026 - Using AZELLA Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs)

      • This session introduced participants to the ELPA21-AZELLA Performance Level Descriptors and explored how they can be used to better understand students' English language proficiency. 
      • Webinar Video and Transcript
      • Webinar Slides
      • FAQ

      September 3, 2026 - PELL Meeting

      August 28, 2026 - Accessibility for AZELLA Assessments

      • This session provided an overview of the AZELLA accommodated forms, the process and deadlines for submitting AZELLA accommodations requests, and examples of additional accommodations requests.
      • Webinar Video and Transcript
      • Webinar Slides

        July 14, 2026 - Pep Rally with ADE, Cambium Assessment, Inc., and ELPA21

        June 16, 2026 - AZELLA Information for School Year 2026-2027

        April 8, 2026 - AZELLA Reassessment Adjustments for Spring 2026

         

         

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