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Alt ELPA Screener Request Form

Alt ELPA Screener Request Form

Upload Eligibility Form used to determine alternate assessment eligibility for the Alt ELPA Screener.
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Alt ELPA Screener Request Form

Alt ELPA Screener Request Form

Upload Eligibility Form used to determine alternate assessment eligibility for the Alt ELPA Screener.
One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, mp4, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

AZELLA (ELP) Record Change Request

AZELLA (ELP) Record Change Request

This is a request to change an English Language Proficiency assessment record that has been reported on the Arizona Deparment of Education's ELP Reports. 

When the request is due to a student with multiple SSID numbers, a formal merge of SSIDs request must have been submitted to School Finance prior to submitting this request.  When the request is due to a student sharing an SSID with another student, a formal split of SSID request must have been submitted to ADE's School Finance prior to submitting this request. When either of these issues is the reason for this request, the School Finance ticket number is required to complete this request form.

This is a secure submission that contains student identifiable information; therefore, the submission confirmation email will not include all of the information required in this request.

Full name of the person making this request.
Private School Record
Is this a request to move a private school ELP record to a student's EL70 Report now that the student is enrolled in an Arizona public school?
Duplicate SSIDs
Does the SSID associated with the ELP record need to be changed due to the student having duplicate SSIDs or an SSID that is shared with another student? A request to merge SSIDs or split an SSID must have been submitted to ADE's School Finance prior to submitting this request to the Assessments Team at ADE. You will need the School Finance ticket number to complete this request form.
Enter the ticket number that the district received for the submission of the merge SSIDs or split an SSID request.
Other Student
Does the ELP record belong to a different student?
Overall Proficiency Level on Record
Additional ELP Records
Are there additional records for this student that need to be changed?
Overall Proficiency Level on Record
More ELP Records
Are there more ELP records for this student that need to be changed?
When there are more than 2 records that are affected, please list the record date (other than the 2 previously identified) with the grade tested and the Overall Proficiency Level of the record. You may add as many records as needed in this area.
Provide details about the change request including the reasons why and how the student's record needs to be changed.
List the changes your school and district will implement in the English Language Proficiency Assessment testing procedures to guarantee fewer errors in the future.

Statewide Assessments Webinars

Statewide Assessments Webinars

    Friday Focus Webinars 2026-2027

    The Arizona Department of Education's Assessments section will host a series of Friday Focus Webinars during the 2026-2027 school year to keep you informed about the Arizona Statewide Assessments. Each webinar will be offered live on Friday afternoons, 1:00-2:00 pm. Each webinar will also be recorded, and the recordings will be published here following the live events.

    Registration in ADE's Professional Learning & Development (APLD) system is required to attend the live webinar events.

     

    2026-2027 Friday Focus Webinar Schedule 

     

    August 14, 2026 - Navvy

    • ADE is providing Navvy again this school year at no cost to schools and districts. In this session, Pearson presented information about Navvy for the 2026-2027 school year.
    • Webinar Video and Transcript
    • Navvy Support Website

    August 21, 2026 - Assessments Overview for the 2026-2027 School Year - Registration Link

    • This session will highlight any updates to statewide testing for the 2026-2027 school year.

    August 28, 2026 - Accessibility for AZELLA Assessments - Registration Link

    • This session will provide an overview of the AZELLA accommodated forms, the process and deadlines for submitting AZELLA accommodations requests, and examples of additional accommodations requests.

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

    • This session will introduce participants to the ELPA21-AZELLA Performance Level Descriptors and explore how they can be used to better understand students' English language proficiency. Participants will learn how ELPA21's domain Performance Level Descriptors describe what English learners do with language and how to use them for reclassification, to support instructional planning, and to understand student growth.

    September 18, 2026 - Accessibility for Achievement Assessments - Registration Link

    • This session will provide an overview of the Achievement Assessments accommodated test forms, the process and deadlines for submitting accommodations requests, and an overview of Universal Tools available in TestNav.

    September 25, 2026 - Using AASA and AzSCI Reports - Registration Link

    • This session will discuss the AASA and AzSCI reports that are available to districts and schools, as well as highlight key data information that can be used to assist with improving instruction and student success.

    October 2, 2026 - Alternate Assessment Eligibility - Registration Link

    • This session will detail the alternate assessment eligibility criteria, focusing on collaborative discussions for making assessment decisions for students with cognitive disabilities.

    October 16, 2026 - AASA Math - How the Standards and Assessment Go Together - Registration Link

    • This session will discuss the connection between Academic Standards and the AASA Math test units to assist in instruction and assessments throughout the year.

    October 23, 2026 - Using ACT Reports - Registration Link

    • In this session, ACT will join us in presenting information about navigating and utilizing your ACT data to improve student outcomes.

    October 30, 2026 - Accessibility for Alternate Assessments - Registration Link

    • This session will highlight the various accessibility features of MSAA and Alt ELPA, including test design, policy, platform functionality, and allowable accommodations.

    November 6, 2026 - 2026-2027 Letter Grades, Appeals, and Accountability Updates - Registration Link

    • In this session, we will discuss and answer questions regarding appeals timelines, processes, and preparation. We will also provide information on current accountability projects and tasks.

    November 13, 2026 - AASA ELA - How the Standards and Assessment Go Together - Registration Link

    • This session will discuss the connection between the Academic Standards and the AASA ELA test units to assist in instruction and assessments throughout the year.

    December 4, 2026 - ADEL - The Arizona Digital Educators Library - Registration Link

    • Meet ADEL - the Arizona Digital Educators Library, where Arizona standards, instructional resources, assessment, and AI-powered support come together to help teachers succeed!

    December 11, 2026 - 1% Threshold for Alternate Assessments - Registration Link

    • In this session, we will review the purpose and process for the federally required oversight for LEAs that exceed 1% participation on alternate assessment.

    January 8, 2027 - AzSCI - How the Standards and Assessment Go Together - Registration Link

    • This session will discuss the connection between the Academic Standards and the AzSCI test units to assist in instruction and assessments throughout the year.

    January 15, 2027 - Reducing Achievement Test Irregularities - Registration Link

    • This session will highlight the most common test irregularities in Arizona's Statewide Achievement Assessments in the 2025-2026 school year and will provide strategies for reducing test irregularities.

    January 22, 2027 - Using AZELLA Reports - Registration Link

    • This session will help participants understand and use ELPA21-AZELLA score reports to make assessment results more meaningful and actionable. Participants will review the information available in AZELLA reports, learn how to interpret key score information, and consider ways the results can support conversations about student progress, instructional needs, and English learner program decisions.

    January 29, 2027 - Indicator Scoring and Accountability Updates - Registration Link

    • In this session, we will discuss the latest information on indicator scoring and answer questions to help schools prepare. We will also provide information on current accountability projects and tasks.

    February 5, 2027 - Introduction to NAEP - Registration Link

    • In this session, we will discuss what NAEP is and demonstrate how LEAs can utilize the NAEP Data Explorer to add to their district's data toolbox.

    February 12, 2027 - Using MSAA Reports - Registration Link

    • This session will highlight the various reports available for MSAA and include applications for each report.

    February 19, 2027 - Grade 3 - Move on When Reading (MOWR) - Registration Link

    • This session will highlight the current MOWR requirements, preparing 3rd graders for the AASA, and what the reported MOWR indicator means for schools.

    May 7, 2027 - Looking Ahead to 2027-2028 - Registration Link

    • This session will highlight the expected changes for the statewide assessments in the 2027-2028 school year.

     

       

         

        AZELLA Webinars

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

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

        ACT Aspire

        ACT Aspire

        ACT Aspire is the statewide high school achievement test for Arizona public school students in the 9th grade cohort. ACT Aspire will be administered to students in Cohort 2030 in Spring 2027.

        While ACT Aspire has been discontinued at a national level, Arizona will continue to administer the ACT Aspire Early High School assessments to students in the 9th grade cohort for the life of our contract, with support provided by Pearson and ADE.

        Resources

        Pearson-hosted ACT Aspire Support Website (visit and bookmark for detailed information, tutorials, manuals, and additional resources)

        ACT Aspire PearsonAccessnext

        2026-2027 Achievement Tests Staff Security Agreement

        Contact Pearson Customer Support for ACT Aspire: 1-888-705-9421, Option 4 or Contact Support

        Contact ADE's Achievement Assessments team at [email protected].

         

        Spring 2027 Test Windows Coming Soon 

        Spring 2027 Testing Mode

        The Achievement Testing Mode Application will be open in ADEConnect September 14 - October 9, 2026.

        All Achievement testing (ACT Aspire, ACT, AzSCI, and AASA) is, by default, administered to students by computer.

        Requests for schools to administer paper tests must be submitted by Achievement District Test Coordinators in ADEConnect during the designated window. Requests must provide an explanation of special circumstances for which paper testing is needed.

        No action needs to be taken if school site(s) will administer computer-based assessments in Spring 2027.

        The following Special Paper Version (SPV) test formats are available to meet the needs of students who cannot access the test content through computer-based testing: braille, large print, and regular print paper. ACT Aspire SPV tests must be administered during the shorter paper-based testing window, including all ACT Aspire SPV tests that are administered in computer-based testing schools.

        SPV test requests must be submitted to ADE for review and approval September 14, 2026 - February 5, 2027.

        2026-2027 Special Paper Version Quick Guide - Coming Soon

        2026-2027 Special Paper Version Request Form - Coming Soon

        ACT Aspire Accessibility Supports Guide

        Arizona Accommodations Manual

        ADE Exceptional Student Services

        ACT Aspire Accessibility Supports Guide

        Additional Accommodation Requests must be submitted to ADE for review and approval September 14, 2026 - February 5, 2027.

        • Refer to the ACT Aspire Accessibility Supports Guide for details about accommodations that must be submitted and those that do not require a request.
        • Speech-to-Text is available as an accommodation for ACT Aspire that may be requested. Speech-to-Text requires a paper test and a 1:1 administration during the shorter paper-based testing window.

        2026-2027 Additional Accommodations Request Quick Guide - Coming Soon

        2026-2027 Additional Accommodations Request Form - Coming Soon

        Arizona Accommodations Manual

        ADE Exceptional Student Services

        ACT Aspire Exemplars and TestNav Tutorial
        • To access Exemplars, scroll to the bottom of the screen and select "Exemplars." Next, select the content area, followed by the Exemplar for "Early High School Grade 9 & 10."
        • A username and password are not needed to access the Exemplars and Tutorial.
        • Online Exemplars are intended to provide students with experience navigating TestNav and interacting with the various test item formats. The online Exemplars are not meant to be scored, and a full answer key is not provided.

        Exemplar Booklets - Each booklet describes reporting categories, standards, depth-of-knowledge levels, and correct responses.

         

        Test Coordinator's Manual

        Room Supervisor Manual - Online Testing

        Room Supervisor Manual - Paper Testing

        Accessibility Supports Guide  

        Spring 2027 ACT Aspire Schedule of Events - Coming Fall 2026

        Arizona State Standards Alignment Guide for the ACT and ACT Aspire Early High School

        Arizona Alignment Matrix

        ACT Calculator Policy

        • The ACT Aspire has been removed from ACT's Calculator Policy document, but the policy will apply to Arizona's administration of ACT Aspire for Grade 9 students.

        ACT Aspire Technical Readiness Guide

        ACT Aspire Technical Manual

        ACT Aspire Spring 2026 

        May 22, 2026 - Electronic reports available in PearsonAccessnext

        June 11, 2026 - Paper copies of score reports delivered to districts and charters

        ACT Aspire Student Performance File (SPF) Layout (updated February 2025)

        ACT Aspire Summative Reports Index

        Interpretive Guide for ACT Aspire Summative Reports

        Understanding Your ACT Aspire Summative Results

        Understanding Your ACT Aspire Summative Results - Spanish

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