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· Sep 15
👋 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
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
ELPA21 is here at #NAELPA2026, and we’re excited to connect with English learner program leaders from across the country!
Stop by our booth and join our session:
Built to Last: Collaboration for Multilingual Learner Success
🗓 Tues., Feb. 10 | 10:30–11:30
📍 Prairie Room
Stop by our booth and join our session:
Built to Last: Collaboration for Multilingual Learner Success
🗓 Tues., Feb. 10 | 10:30–11:30
📍 Prairie Room
February 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
ELPA21 is here at #NAELPA2026, and we’re excited to connect with English learner program leaders from across the country!
Stop by our booth and join our session:
Built to Last: Collaboration for Multilingual Learner Success
🗓 Tues., Feb. 10 | 10:30–11:30
📍 Prairie Room
Stop by our booth and join our session:
Built to Last: Collaboration for Multilingual Learner Success
🗓 Tues., Feb. 10 | 10:30–11:30
📍 Prairie Room
📢 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.
elpa21.org/elpa21-insid...
#ELPA21 #EdChat #ELL
Get ready for upcoming summative testing windows with training reminders, state portal resources, and free tools for educators working with English learners.
elpa21.org/elpa21-insid...
#ELPA21 #EdChat #ELL
January 22, 2026 at 4:56 PM
📢 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.
elpa21.org/elpa21-insid...
#ELPA21 #EdChat #ELL
Get ready for upcoming summative testing windows with training reminders, state portal resources, and free tools for educators working with English learners.
elpa21.org/elpa21-insid...
#ELPA21 #EdChat #ELL
In the new year, this article from Colorín Colorado is a great reminder: small, intentional actions can make a big difference for ELs!
These 15 classroom-ready strategies help support support home languages, SEL, family engagement and so much more.
www.colorincolorado.org/article/fift...
These 15 classroom-ready strategies help support support home languages, SEL, family engagement and so much more.
www.colorincolorado.org/article/fift...
Fifteen Things Teachers Can Do to Support ELL Success in the New Year
www.colorincolorado.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
In the new year, this article from Colorín Colorado is a great reminder: small, intentional actions can make a big difference for ELs!
These 15 classroom-ready strategies help support support home languages, SEL, family engagement and so much more.
www.colorincolorado.org/article/fift...
These 15 classroom-ready strategies help support support home languages, SEL, family engagement and so much more.
www.colorincolorado.org/article/fift...
It's a new year and a new episode of ASSETS The Podcast!
This time, we’re joined by educator and advocate Chandler Miranda to talk about creating a true sense of sanctuary in schools and how it builds belonging, trust, and safety for newcomer students and families.
Links in 🧵
This time, we’re joined by educator and advocate Chandler Miranda to talk about creating a true sense of sanctuary in schools and how it builds belonging, trust, and safety for newcomer students and families.
Links in 🧵
January 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
It's a new year and a new episode of ASSETS The Podcast!
This time, we’re joined by educator and advocate Chandler Miranda to talk about creating a true sense of sanctuary in schools and how it builds belonging, trust, and safety for newcomer students and families.
Links in 🧵
This time, we’re joined by educator and advocate Chandler Miranda to talk about creating a true sense of sanctuary in schools and how it builds belonging, trust, and safety for newcomer students and families.
Links in 🧵
There's still time to register for next week's Differentiating Instruction for EL/MLs: Level 1 from UCLA CRESST for Multilingual Learners!
📅 Jan 12–13 | 💻 Virtual
🕒 Late-afternoon sessions make scheduling easier
2–5 PT | 3–6 MT | 4–7 CT | 5–8 ET
Register: shop.nabe.org/pages/differ...
#ELL #MLL
📅 Jan 12–13 | 💻 Virtual
🕒 Late-afternoon sessions make scheduling easier
2–5 PT | 3–6 MT | 4–7 CT | 5–8 ET
Register: shop.nabe.org/pages/differ...
#ELL #MLL
January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
There's still time to register for next week's Differentiating Instruction for EL/MLs: Level 1 from UCLA CRESST for Multilingual Learners!
📅 Jan 12–13 | 💻 Virtual
🕒 Late-afternoon sessions make scheduling easier
2–5 PT | 3–6 MT | 4–7 CT | 5–8 ET
Register: shop.nabe.org/pages/differ...
#ELL #MLL
📅 Jan 12–13 | 💻 Virtual
🕒 Late-afternoon sessions make scheduling easier
2–5 PT | 3–6 MT | 4–7 CT | 5–8 ET
Register: shop.nabe.org/pages/differ...
#ELL #MLL
Looking for fresh tools to support English learners in the new year? 🌟
We’re excited to share two new classroom resources from UCLA CRESST for Multilingual Learners that support planning, scaffolding, and differentiated instruction.
Learn more in our latest blog:
hubs.la/Q03Yw4n10
We’re excited to share two new classroom resources from UCLA CRESST for Multilingual Learners that support planning, scaffolding, and differentiated instruction.
Learn more in our latest blog:
hubs.la/Q03Yw4n10
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Looking for fresh tools to support English learners in the new year? 🌟
We’re excited to share two new classroom resources from UCLA CRESST for Multilingual Learners that support planning, scaffolding, and differentiated instruction.
Learn more in our latest blog:
hubs.la/Q03Yw4n10
We’re excited to share two new classroom resources from UCLA CRESST for Multilingual Learners that support planning, scaffolding, and differentiated instruction.
Learn more in our latest blog:
hubs.la/Q03Yw4n10
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Nebraska & Ohio educators—don’t miss your chance to join the final Project ASSETS cohort!
An 18-month, no-cost professional learning program from ELPA21 with workshops, CoPs & a NABE microcredential.
Hurry! Apply by Nov 21! 👉 hubs.la/Q03RFSVF0
Cohort begins December 8.
#ELL #MLL #ProjectASSETS
An 18-month, no-cost professional learning program from ELPA21 with workshops, CoPs & a NABE microcredential.
Hurry! Apply by Nov 21! 👉 hubs.la/Q03RFSVF0
Cohort begins December 8.
#ELL #MLL #ProjectASSETS
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Nebraska & Ohio educators—don’t miss your chance to join the final Project ASSETS cohort!
An 18-month, no-cost professional learning program from ELPA21 with workshops, CoPs & a NABE microcredential.
Hurry! Apply by Nov 21! 👉 hubs.la/Q03RFSVF0
Cohort begins December 8.
#ELL #MLL #ProjectASSETS
An 18-month, no-cost professional learning program from ELPA21 with workshops, CoPs & a NABE microcredential.
Hurry! Apply by Nov 21! 👉 hubs.la/Q03RFSVF0
Cohort begins December 8.
#ELL #MLL #ProjectASSETS
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
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
November 18, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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
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
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
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
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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
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
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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
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
October 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🚀 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
#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
October 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🚀 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
#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
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
October 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
📣 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
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
October 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
📣 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
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
An all-new episode of ASSETS The #Podcast is here! 🎙️
Join us as we welcome Sam Singer, veteran educator and founder of the Volunteer State Seal of Biliteracy. She shares her journey from NYC and Nashville classrooms to launching Tennessee’s first Seal of Biliteracy in 2015.
Links in 🧵
#ELL #MLL
Join us as we welcome Sam Singer, veteran educator and founder of the Volunteer State Seal of Biliteracy. She shares her journey from NYC and Nashville classrooms to launching Tennessee’s first Seal of Biliteracy in 2015.
Links in 🧵
#ELL #MLL
October 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
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
October 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
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
ELPA21 is hiring! 🌟
We're seeking a mission-driven Project Manager with 3-5 years of classroom experience and familiarity with state assessments.
Join our team supporting English learners nationwide! This position is full-time and fully remote.
Learn more & apply: jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/8699
We're seeking a mission-driven Project Manager with 3-5 years of classroom experience and familiarity with state assessments.
Join our team supporting English learners nationwide! This position is full-time and fully remote.
Learn more & apply: jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/8699
October 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
ELPA21 is hiring! 🌟
We're seeking a mission-driven Project Manager with 3-5 years of classroom experience and familiarity with state assessments.
Join our team supporting English learners nationwide! This position is full-time and fully remote.
Learn more & apply: jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/8699
We're seeking a mission-driven Project Manager with 3-5 years of classroom experience and familiarity with state assessments.
Join our team supporting English learners nationwide! This position is full-time and fully remote.
Learn more & apply: jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/8699
🚨 Exciting update! Our Facebook group EL Collaborate has been refreshed as the go-to space for all things ELPA21 🎉
✅ Updates & resources
✅ Direct Q&A with the ELPA21 team
✅ Monthly giveaways for active members
Join today & be part of the conversation!
👉 www.facebook.com/groups/46158...
✅ Updates & resources
✅ Direct Q&A with the ELPA21 team
✅ Monthly giveaways for active members
Join today & be part of the conversation!
👉 www.facebook.com/groups/46158...
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October 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚨 Exciting update! Our Facebook group EL Collaborate has been refreshed as the go-to space for all things ELPA21 🎉
✅ Updates & resources
✅ Direct Q&A with the ELPA21 team
✅ Monthly giveaways for active members
Join today & be part of the conversation!
👉 www.facebook.com/groups/46158...
✅ Updates & resources
✅ Direct Q&A with the ELPA21 team
✅ Monthly giveaways for active members
Join today & be part of the conversation!
👉 www.facebook.com/groups/46158...
We loved connecting at last week’s #MIDTESOL Conference in Cedar Rapids!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth or joined our workshop.
Got additional questions? Drop them below—and tell us if you attended our session and grabbed your complimentary Formative Assessment Foldable!
#ELL #MLL
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth or joined our workshop.
Got additional questions? Drop them below—and tell us if you attended our session and grabbed your complimentary Formative Assessment Foldable!
#ELL #MLL
October 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#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
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
October 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM