Department of Education
Dr. Tim Webb, Commissioner

Under No Child Left Behind (NCLB), states are required to assess the proficiency of all English Language Learner (ELL) students.  According to Title III under NCLB, states are to measure the annual growth of an ELL student's English development in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

2010 ELDA Test Window - February 1 - March 12, 2010

ELDA is an untimed assessment. It is given in grade clusters (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) and consists of four subtests – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.  The testing window for ELDA is normally during the month of March with scores returned in June. 

ELDA is scored with a score ranging from 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest).  Students who obtain a composite score of 4 or 5 become a Transitional student (T1).  No accommodations are allowed because it tests proficiency. It does Not affect AYP

ELSA is an accommodated version of the TCAP Achievement Test available during Spring 2010 TCAP Achievement testing. It is intended for English Language Learner (ELL) students who are not T1 or T2.  The content areas tested on TCAP ELSA are Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  Test questions are the same as ACH test questions but feature simplified language to reduce linguistic barriers.  Allowable ELL accommodations can be given to students taking the ELSA.

The table below contains links to the Item Samplers & Practice Tests listed by subject and grade level for the Spring TCAP ELSA Test. 

ELSA Item Samplers
& Practice Tests

Item Sampler	Practice Test
Grade 3	Coming Soon!
Grade 4	Coming Soon!
Grade 5	Coming Soon!
Grade 6	Coming Soon!
Grade 7	Coming Soon!
Grade 8	Coming Soon!