🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:

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#ASSETSPodcast #ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

We’re excited to present at #NCME2026!

🗣️ Challenges and Innovations in Developing and Validating an ELP Assessment for an Alternate Population
🗓 April 9
⏰ 11:30 AM–12:45 PM PT
📍 Majestic Room

Congratulations to Eunhee Keum and Jenny Kao on having their work selected for presentation!

#ELPA21

🎙️ An all-new episode of ASSETS The Podcast is available now!

This time, we talk with Anya Hurwitz & Karen Salinas Ascencio about language development, literacy, and asset-based instruction for multilingual learners.

💡 Strategies you can use now!

Links in 🧵

#ELPA21 #ASSETSPodcast #ELL #MLL

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#ASSETSPodcast #ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

📢 The latest edition of the ELPA21 Insider Newsletter is now available on our blog!

Get ready for upcoming summative testing windows with training reminders, state portal resources, and free tools for educators working with English learners.

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#ELPA21 #EdChat #ELL

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#ASSETSPodcast #ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

Bridging the Language Gap: Essential Resources for Newcomer EL Students Join Melissa Grinstead, a lead ESOL contributor to the work of AWB Education, as she dives into a crucial topic for all educators: effective resources for supporting newcomer English Learners (ELs). Addressing the daunting challenge of language barriers in content-area classrooms (math, science, social studies), Melissa shares a curated list of tangible tools, strategies, and supports.Discover a variety of invaluable resources designed to help ELs access rigorous curriculum content and bridge the linguistic gap. Melissa highlights: - The fantastic, comprehensive resources available on the Colorín Colorado website. - The benefit of checking out educational blogs, particularly mentioning the gems found on Larry Ferlazzo's site. - The professional development and assessment frameworks offered by the ELPA21 and WIDA websites. - PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next as game-changers for visual learners, providing linguistically simplified, academic content. - The Noun Project as a quick source for high-quality visuals and icons to supplement instruction. - The power of Newsela for providing content-area articles at adjustable Lexile levels, making differentiation practical for later elementary and secondary students. Melissa emphasizes that while tools are essential, patience and empathy are paramount as you support your learners. Remember to celebrate every piece of progress in their language acquisition journey.

📣 New Podcast! "Bridging the Language Gap: Essential Resources for Newcomer EL Students" on @Spreaker #awbeducation #colorincolorado #curriculum #differentiation #education #elpa21 #els #englishlearners #esol #languageacquisition #newcomerstudents #newsela #pebblego #pedagogy #resources #wida

Our final conference of 2025 is in the books!

Huge thanks to the Mississippi Literacy Association for hosting us and to everyone who visited our booth or joined our sessions.

We loved connecting with Mississippi’s EL educators. Here’s to a strong finish to 2025 and a great 2026!

#ELL #MLL #ELPA21

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last week’s Ohio TESOL Conference!

Connecting with so many dedicated Ohio educators left us truly energized.

We’re grateful to the organizers for another great year, and we hope to see you again in 2026! 🙌

#OHTESOL #ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

🎉 Ohio TESOL attendees!

Come visit ELPA21 at booth 12 to explore new classroom resources & PD opportunities, and learn how our assessment system supports English learners statewide.

Don’t miss our sessions Nov 20–21! Details in 🧵

#ELPA21 #OHTESOL #ELL #MLL

The latest episode of ASSETS The Podcast is live! 🎙️

We talk with Sam Finn, Director of Newcomer Policy & Practice at Californians Together, about supporting immigrant & newcomer students through policy, research, and classroom practice.

Links in 🧵

#ASSETSPodcast #ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

Day 1 of #TNTESOL was incredible! 🎉
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to connect.

We’ll be here throughout the conference—come say hello! 👋

Don’t miss our Friday sessions in the Knoxville Room:

Formative Assessment (12:30–1:20)
Tech & ELs (1:30–2:20)

#ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

Join ELPA21 at the 2025 #TNTESOL Conference in Memphis, Nov 13–15!

Visit booth V112 to explore classroom resources, PD opportunities & learn more about how the ELPA21 Assessment System supports ELs in Tennessee.

Don’t miss our Friday sessions on formative assessment & tech for ELs!

#ELPA21 #ELL

ELPA21 was honored to present at last week's CCSSO Collaboratives in San Diego!

Our Executive Director, Cathryn Still, and Jennifer Denne from the Iowa Dept. of Education led a session on identifying students for the Alt ELP Screener, promoting inclusion, and accessibility for MLs.

#ELPA21 #CCSSO

ELPA21 was also honored to present at last week’s #ORTESOL Conference in beautiful Portland!

Thanks to the organizers, exhibitors, and everyone who made it a fantastic event—rain and all! 🌧️

Oregon educators, drop your questions below. 👇

#ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

We had a great time connecting with so many dedicated educators at last week’s #SETESOL Conference!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth or joined our workshops—and a special shoutout to Dr. Alan Lytle from the Arkansas DOE for co-presenting with us!

#ELL #MLL #ELPA21

🚀 We’re growing!

#ELPA21 is hiring a full-time, remote Project Manager to support English learners nationwide.

Looking for organized, mission-driven candidates with 3–5 yrs classroom experience and a familiarity with state assessments.

Learn more & apply 👉 jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/8699

#HigherEdJobs

Hey #SETESOL! 👋 Loving the sunshine in Little Rock! ☀️

Stop by the ELPA21 + UCLA CRESST for MLs booth and join our sessions:

Thu @ 1:00 PM – Using ELP Data to Drive Decision-Making
Fri @ 1:15 PM – Implementing Formative Assessment

We can't wait to connect with you!

#ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

📣 Join ELPA21 at #ORTESOL2025 this Saturday, Oct. 25, at Portland Community College, Sylvania!

Visit our booth & catch our sessions:

10:45 AM – Formative Warm-up Activities
3:10 PM – Designing ELPA Speaking Tasks

See you soon, Portland!
👉 ortesol.wildapricot.org/event-6215194

#ELL #MLL #ELPA21

We’re headed to #SETESOL2025!

Join ELPA21 and UCLA CRESST for Multilingual Learners Oct. 23–25 in Little Rock, AR. Visit our booth and don’t miss our sessions on formative assessment & using EL proficiency data to drive decision-making.

Learn more 👉 arktesol.org/setesol-conf...

#ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

#MIDTESOL attendees!

Don’t miss our workshop:

Formative Assessment: A Framework for Supporting EL Success in the Classroom

📅 Today | ⏰ 10–11:30 AM (CT) | 📍 Room 123

Learn a four-step framework to boost English learner outcomes in both language- and content-focused classrooms.

#ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

📢 The latest ELPA21 Insider Newsletter is now on our blog!

Inside: TA training tips, state portal resources, and free classroom supports to help you support English learners.

Read here 👉 elpa21.org/elpa21-insid...

Subscribe for early access + extras!

#ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

📣 Midwest educators!

Join #ELPA21 Oct. 3-4 at #MIDTESOL in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Visit our booth to learn about our assessment system, go hands-on with our classroom resources, & explore PL opportunities.

Catch our Friday session on formative assessment from 10–11:30 AM in Room 123.

See you there!

Kicked off the 2025–26 school year in Jackson, MS, with 3 days of #ELPA21 training for educators & state leaders!

Grateful for the energy & collaboration—and special thanks to Dr. Julie Roberts, Sandra Elliott, Shelly Silvas, Joy Chunn & Lesley Morgan for their support!

#MSEdu #ELL #MLL

👋 Welcome to ELPA21 on Bluesky!

We’ll be sharing updates, resources, and insights about the ELPA21 Assessment System, while connecting with educators and leaders who support multilingual learners every day.

We're glad to have you with us!

www.elpa21.org

#ELPA21 #ELL #MLL

Listening to students doing the speaking portion of the ELPA21 and thinking…well, whoever ends up scoring this one is in for a treat. 😂 #elpa21 #elsky

It’s that time of year again! Annual summative English proficiency testing is underway right now, and we wanted to provide some tips to help reduce test anxiety in your students: 🧘‍♀️ Build confidence: Provide students with positive reinforcement to help them approach assessment season with confidence. Share evidence of progress and growth, such as improved quiz scores and writing output. Consider presenting students with certificates of achievement once they’ve completed assigned learning modules. 🧘‍♀️ Strengthen inherent motivation: Most students have goals regarding their academic journey but may not know how these tie into their performance on the summative ELP assessments. Explain why doing their best and showing progress or reaching redesignation can help them reach their academic goals. Discuss the meaning of their domain scores and how to use these scores to identify areas for improvement. Also, work with your student to establish a tangible and realistic goal, such as, “I want to achieve a 3 this year,” or “I want to redesignate this year.” 🧘‍♀️ Teach techniques to calm anxiety: Deep or diaphragmatic breathing is a way to help the body avoid a “fight-or-flight” response to a stressful situation. It’s something students can practice during testing to reduce anxiety, and it’s a great skill to learn for coping with daily life stressors as well. The Language Tree Online standards-based ELD curriculum builds the critical language skills that English learners will be assessed on this Spring when they take the ELPAC, WIDA ACCESS, NYSELAT, AZELLA, ELPA21, or the TELPAS. In addition, we provide online assessment preparation and practice to help students feel more prepared when approaching your state’s adopted summative English proficiency assessments. Learn more: https://languagetreeonline.com/eld/ #languagetreeonline #edchat #MLLs #ELs #edleaders #ELLchat #learnEnglish

Our standards-based #ELD curriculum provides online assessment preparation and practice to help students feel more prepared when approaching your state’s adopted summative English proficiency assessments. Learn more: bit.ly/3CRDEx6

#ELPAC #WIDA #ACCESS #TELPAS #ELPA21 #NYSELAT #AZELLA #LASLINKS

To quote my colleague, “you have to use English to learn English!”

Strong correlation between speaking scores on #ELPA21 assessment and Ss meeting overall growth markers. 77% alignment seen in Cincinnati Public Schools.

So…what impact can we have with #MLs and ALL students if we get them talking?