English Language Proficiency Standards
2021-2022 School-Year:
Full Implementation of 2019 ELPS
2019 English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
ENHANCED Training Module!
Enhanced Overview of the 2019 ELPS (Recorded Module) | Transcript | Module Note-Taking Guide
2019 English Language Proficiency Standards Guidance Document
2019 English Language Proficiency Standards Coding Guidance
2019 English Language Proficiency Standards Glossary
2019 English Language Proficiency Standards: Vertical Articulation
Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Kindergarten (4/24/19)
Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grade 1 (4/24/19)
Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grades 2-3 (4/24/19)
Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grades 4-5 (4/24/19)
Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grades 6-8 (4/24/19)
Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grades 9-12 (4/24/19)
Sixth-Twelfth Grade Reading Foundational Skills – ELPS Appendix
Timeline for English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Implementation
UPDATE: During the 2021-2022 SY, we are implementing the 2019 ELPS 100%. Although the current AZELLA tests are aligned to the 2010 ELPS, the implementation timeline for the new ELPS has not been changed as the 2019 Standards do not undermine a student’s performance on the current AZELLA (aligned to the 2010 ELPS). The postponement of the SAFT (State AZELLA Field Test) will impact the roll out of the new AZELLA aligned to the 2019 English Language Proficiency Standards.
School Year 2019-2020: Introduction, Rollout, and Training
- LEAs are to continue to utilize the current ELPS (2010) for School Year 2019-2020.
- During School Year 2019-2020, ADE will work with LEAs to provide training on the Revised ELPS for use in School Year 2020-2021.
- AZELLA will continue to be based on the 2010 ELPS.
School Year 2020-2021: Transition and Continued Training
- LEAs are expected to start including the Revised ELPS in lesson plans during School Year 2020-2021.
- AZELLA will continue to be based on the 2010 ELPS.
School Year 2021-2022: Implementation
- LEAs will fully implement the Revised ELPS.
- AZELLA will continue to be based on the 2010 ELPS. (rev. 3.8.21)
2010 ELP Standards