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Where Do I Start? Do you get overwhelmed when you are trying to determine whether or not a student at your school needs to be administered an AZELLA test? Do you get confused as to which AZELLA test your students need to take? To Test or Not To Test will provide you with a very brief overview of the Placement Test and the Reassessment Test. I will also review how to read a student’s SDELL70 Report in ADEConnect so that you are more confident in determining whether or not a student needs to be tested and with which test. Then, we will go through 10 different SDELL70 Reports and I will walk you through the process I use to make a decision about testing.
Transcript of Arizona Department of Education Assessment – AZELLA December 2015
To Test or Not To TestArizona Department of EducationAssessment – AZELLADecember 2015
Where Do I Start?
Placement Test - Basics
AZELLA Placement Tests are for students who:are new to Arizonahave 1 or more languages other than
English (or American Sign Language) listed onthe PHLOTE and/or school enrollment form This includes English plus another language
listed for the same response. For example:English/Spanish or English/French or English/Navajo
OR
Placement Test - Basics
AZELLA Placement Tests are for students who:no longer have an AZELLA test that makes
them eligible for ELL services anddo NOT have “SPED Withdrawal” listed
under Most Recent ELL Program History which is dated AFTER last AZELLA test date
Note: Contact The AZELLA Team if you have students who have never had an Overall Proficiency Level of Proficient and the last AZELLA test record is dated prior to July 1, 2011.
Reassessment Test - Basics
AZELLA Reassessment Tests are for students who:Have a less than Proficient AZELLA
test recordfrom current and/or previous fiscal year Have an ELL need and are not currently
enrolledin an ELL program (SDELL73 – ELL Program 1)
Have an ELL need and are currently enrolled in an ELL program (SDELL73 – ELL Program 2)
Have been withdrawn from receiving ELL services by Parent Request (SDELL73 – ELL Program 4)
AZELLA Student Test History Report
SDELL70
Report
SDELL70 Report
ADEConnectSelect AZELLA Corrections/SDELL Reports
http://www.azed.gov/aelas/adeconnect/
SDELL70 Report
Student DemographicsSDELL70 Report
SAIS IDLast Name, First Name, Middle Name
Spacing or hyphens between 2 or more namesBirth DateGradeHome LanguageGender
Assessment HistorySDELL70 Report
Assessment DateShown in chronological order – most recent on top
Total Scale ScoreOverall Proficiency Level
Proficient, Intermediate, Basic, Pre-Emergent/Emergent, Undetermined, blank
GradeELL Classification
Eligible for ELL ServicesNot Eligible for ELL Services
Most Recent Assessment Details
SDELL70 Report
Assessment DateOnly shows the most recent data
Assessment TypeSub-tests
Scale ScoreProficiency Level
Proficient, Intermediate, Basic, Pre-Emergent/Emergent, blank
“…current or previous fiscal year.”July 1, 2014 - Today
Current school yearSY 2015-2016
Previous fiscal yearSY 2014-2015
So, next school year (SY16-17) the eligible test record would be dated after July 1, 2015.
“Eligible” Test Record Date
Most Recent ELL Program HistorySDELL70 Report
DateShows program enrollment in chronological order
with the most recent on topType
Most Recent ELL ProgramMost Recent Parent WithdrawalMost Recent SPED WithdrawalBlank
DescriptionRead the descriptions for helpful information
Program Descriptions
Most Recent ELL Program This is the most recent ELL Program in which this student was placed. This student will need to be
tested every spring with the AZELLA Reassessment until an Overall Proficiency Level of Proficient is attained.
Most Recent Parent Withdrawal This student is eligible for an ELL Program, but was withdrawn by parent request. This student will need
to be tested every spring with the AZELLA Reassessment until an Overall Proficiency Level of Proficient is attained.
Most Recent SPED Withdrawal This student was eligible and was participating in an ELL Program, but was Withdrawn due to SPED
criteria. This student’s IEP Team determined that this student no longer has an English language acquisition need because his or her English language acquisition skills are comparable to his or her native English speaking peers. Students who have been withdrawn due to SPED criteria may not be tested on the AZELLA Reassessment, and must have a teacher referral for a new Placement Test.
To Test or Not To Test
SCENARIOS
5 Questions to Ask
5 Questions to ask as you review an SDELL70 Report
Has this student ever scored Proficient in the Overall Proficiency Level section?
What is the most recent completed AZELLA test record? Is the student eligible for ELL services? What is the Most Recent ELL Program History enrollment? What is the most current activity (test record or program
enrollment history) listed on the report?
Scenario #1Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – No, this student has an initial test with an Overall Proficiency Level of Proficient Initial Fluent English
Proficient (IFEP)Reassessment Test
– No, this student is not an ELL student
Scenario #2Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – No, this student has an Eligible for ELL Services test record for the current school year (08/31/2015)Student needs to be
enrolled in an ELL Program
Reassessment Test – Yes, the test record has an Overall Proficiency Level of less than Proficient
Scenario #3Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – No, student has a current and eligible test recordWithin previous fiscal
year (02/23/2015)Reassessment Test
– Yes, the test record has an Overall Proficiency Level of less than Proficient
Extra Tidbit of Information
Students who are administered an AZELLA Placement Test after December 31, 2015 (or current school year) will NOT participate in the Spring Reassessment Testing.
Scenario #4Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – Yes, this student does not have a current and eligible test record and never scored Proficient Last test record is older than
the previous fiscal year (01/25/2013)
Reassessment Test – Maybe, if this student is administered a Placement Test before 01/01/2016 and scores less than Proficient than the student will participate with the Spring 2016 Reassessment Test
Scenario #5Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – Yes, student does not have a current and eligible test record and never scored Proficient Last test record is older than
the previous fiscal year (01/29/2013)
Parents may NOT opt out AZELLA testing, only ELL program services
Reassessment Test – Maybe, if this student is administered a Placement Test before 01/01/2016 and scores less than Proficient than the student will participate with the Spring 2016 Reassessment Test
Scenario #6Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – No, student has a current and eligible test record and never scored Proficient Within previous fiscal year
(3/02/2015)Reassessment Test – Yes, the test record has an Overall Proficiency Level of less than Proficient Students who have been
withdrawn by parent request will need to be tested every spring with the AZELLA Reassessment until an Overall Proficiency Level of Proficient is attained
Scenario #7Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – No, student has a current and eligible test record (09/14/2015)
Reassessment Test – the test record has an Overall Proficiency Level of less than Proficient The 09/14/2015 test record has
voided the 02/03/2015 SPED Withdrawal
Scenario #8Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – No, the most current transaction on the report is a SPED WithdrawalThere is no AZELLA
testing after a SPED Withdrawal without a Teacher ReferralReassessment Test
– No, this student is not an ELL student
Scenario #9Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – No, student has a current and eligible test record Within previous fiscal year
(3/03/2015)Reassessment Test – Yes, the test record has an Overall Proficiency Level of less than Proficient Students who have been
withdrawn by parent request will need to be tested every spring with the AZELLA Reassessment until an Overall Proficiency Level of Proficient is attained
Scenario #10Test or Not Test?
Placement Test ?
Reassessment Test ?
Placement Test – No, this student has an Overall Proficiency Level of Proficient (02/08/2013)This student has not been
tested since 02/08/2013This student has not been
enrolled in an ELL Program since the last test record date
Reassessment Test – No, this student is not an ELL student
Still Unsure?
SAIS ID xxxxxxxx – Your School District (Entity #)
AZELLA Team,Send an email to The AZELLA Team if you are unsure of whether or not to test a student. Please include only (for FERPA reasons):
• Student’s SAIS ID OR • Student’s full name and date of birth
Questions?
Questions about AZELLA test administrationThe AZELLA Team – [email protected] Brenda Wright – 602.542.5233
Questions about ELL ProgramsOELAS– [email protected] 602.542.3975
Questions about AccountabilityAccountability– [email protected] Tammy McKeown – 602.542.4265
