Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessments
9/29/2022
Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA)
The 2023 OELPA testing window is
Jan. 30-Mar. 24, 2023. Please visit
Ohio’s English Language Proficiency Assessments Portal for additional information on the OELPA.
The initial paper test materials on-time order window will be open in TIDE
Nov. 14-18 for districts and schools to request paper accommodated materials for the spring 2023 OELPA.
Alternate Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (Alt-OELPA)
To ensure all English learners have a meaningful way to demonstrate their progress to English proficiency, the Department developed the Alt-OELPA for English learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities. The
English Language Proficiency Standards-Extended are the basis for the Alt-OELPA. The Alt-OELPA and its resources will be hosted on the
OELPA test portal beginning October 3. The test window for the Alt-OELPA operational field test is
Feb. 6-Mar. 31, 2023. The Alt-OELPA performance standards will be established in summer so student scores will be reported to districts and parents in September 2023. Refer to the
Alt-OELPA web page for more information on the Alt-OELPA, including the
Alt-OELPA Participation Guidelines.