https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb Best practices for organizing and facilitating ELPA. en-us 2022-01-18 16:35:45 UTC 2026-01-20 16:36:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998525386 I share students' previous ELPA scores with them individually, and have them set realistic goals for each domain.  Then, with the class, I share test taking strategies, and have them select one or two strategies to focus on while taking the ELPA.  (Such as writing their speaking responses, going back and re-listening to the listening passages then checking their answers, etc.). This has helped with student motivation.  After we get the scores, we celebrate each goal that they achieved and growth in any domain.  ]]> 2022-01-18 17:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998525386 https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998536270 In the upper grades, students are given a series of images and are supposed to write a story to go with the pictures.  If this is not explained (thoroughly) in advance, most students will just describe the pictures.  But, in order to earn proficient scores, they need to write a narrative.  This has tricked even the more proficient students during the practice test.]]> 2022-01-18 17:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998536270 https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998541467 Is there a recommended way to sanitize headsets between students? Can we get additional headsets for testing?]]> 2022-01-18 17:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998541467 https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998586888 I have our secretary print out sticky labels with the students name, SSID, birthday, grade, etc and put them on 3x5 cards. It makes it easier for logging in and out and keeping track of things. I test during my regular ELD time even though it's a half an hour. It's way easier than creating a new test schedule. I do the practice test twice with Kinders. Show and explain that everyone sometimes needs multiple tries to get it right when it comes to speaking and how to just rerecord your response. ]]> 2022-01-18 17:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998586888 https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998657603 My students are more successful with the speaking part if I can provide them with a more private space.  If possible I will take two at a time into an empty class where they can spread out and not hear each other.

We also practice activities that target specific skills that demonstrate what they are being asked to do on the ELPA.]]> 2022-01-18 18:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/1998657603 https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/2012351375 Do we use their SSID or generate temp id's like we do with the ELPA Screener?]]> 2022-01-25 22:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tblackburn5/z9k24y53muqlp5zb/wish/2012351375