AZELLA DTCs

AZELLA

The Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) is a standards-based assessment that meets both state and federal requirements to measure students’ English language proficiency. AZELLA is used for both placement and reassessment purposes. The AZELLA is administered to eligible Kindergarten through Grade 12 students.

The AZELLA District Test Coordinator (DTC) is responsible for all the AZELLA Assessments - Placement Test, Fall 2021 Stand-Alone Field Test (SAFT), and the annual Spring Reassessment Test administrations.

 

Calendars

AZELLA Important Notices

 

AZELLA Test Administration Windows

 

  • 2021-2022 Placement Test administration window: 2 weeks prior to first day of school (provided all pre-testing requirements have been met by the DTC and AZELLA staff) through May 13, 2022
  • Fall 2021 AZELLA Stand Alone Field Test (SAFT) administration window: October 11 - December 10, 2021
  • Spring 2022 Reassessment Test administration window: January 31 - March 18, 2022

 

Download and save all Published Reports and Student Data Files (SDF) from PearsonAccessnext (PAN)

  • Deadline: October 1, 2021
  • 2020-2021 Placement - District and School level entities
  • Spring 2021 Reassessment - District and School level entities
  • These files will be removed from PAN at the close of business on October 1, 2021 
    • Pearson nor ADE save these files
  • AZELLA Accessing Published Reports from PearsonAccess Next Quick Guide
  • Refer to the Quick Guide above or the PAN User's Guide for explicit directions for completing this task

 

AZELLAology 

AZELLAology

AZELLAology is a live question-and-answer video call where the AZELLA Team will share information, news, guidance, mini-tutorials, and provide answers to your AZELLAology topic related questions.

This is an open invitation for our AZELLA District Test Coordinators. Each live video call will be through the Microsoft Teams application. It’s a video call because we will be sharing our live screen to coach you through applications, reports, and other AZELLA topics. The video call will be up to one hour and focused on just a few specific AZELLA topics. We will answer as many of your session topic-specific questions as possible during this hour. These AZELLAology video calls are informal and they will not be recorded.

You are not required to attend the AZELLAology sessions, but if you see a topic that interests you please consider jumping on the call. Some topics may be revisited during other AZELLAology sessions as needed.

All sessions, unless otherwise noted, are from 8:00 - 9:00am.  Your first connection will take to you a web page for Microsoft Teams. The Microsoft Teams application can be accessed by 1) Downloading the Windows app, 2) Using Teams through the current web browser without downloading anything, or 3) Use your Teams app if you already have it.

AZELLAology Session

Click on the above button before the session starts. You will be placed into a waiting room.

  • Tuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 8:00 - 9:00am
    • Topics: ADEConnect Account
      1. Assessments Applications
      2. AzEDS Portal Applications
      3. AzEDS Identity Application

 

  • Thursday, September 23, 2021 @ 8:00 - 9:00am
    • Topics:
      1. Fall 2021 AZELLA SAFT Important Tasks Checklist
      2. Open Office Hours - Bring your AZELLA questions

 

  • Tuesday, September 28, 2021 @ 8:00 - 9:00am
    • Topics: Fall 2021 AZELLA SAFT
      1. SAFT Test Materials
      2. SAFT Pre-ID Labels
      3. SAFT Additional Orders for Paper Test Materials by Form

 

  • Thursday, September 30, 2021 @ 8:00 - 9:00am
    • Topics: Fall 2021 AZELLA SAFT PAN Quick Tutorials
      1. SAFT Student Registrations in PAN - Import/Export
      2. SAFT Grades 1 and 2 Speaking Test Lithocodes and Where to Find Them
      3. SAFT Grades 3-4 Testing Tickets
      4. SAFT Grades 5-12 Seal Code for Use with Unit A Part 1 / Part 2
      5. SAFT Work Requests in PAN (Transfer Students)

Information and Guidance 

AZELLA Information

 

PearsonAccessnext (PAN)

 

EL Reports

 

Other

AZELLA EL/SPED Guidance

 

AZELLA EL/SPED Accommodations Request Forms

Please submit the necessary request form(s) as soon as possible so that any delay in testing is minimized.

One submission (per form) will cover all AZELLA Test administrations for the current school year for the student.

 

 

 

 

 

TestNav (Pearson)

Stage III-IV and Grades 2-3 Sample Online Tests 

  • The TestNav application must be downloaded to a computer or electronic device. 
  • Once TestNav has been downloaded and set-up, open the application and then select the Mic Check & Sample Tests link.
  • Usernames and Passwords are NOT required for the Online Sample Tests.

More Sample Test Info

 

Setting Up TestNav

 

Other Online Test Administration Information

Fall 2021 AZELLA SAFT Information

 

Administration Window

  • October 11 - December 10, 2021

  • This special test administration is not optional

 

Participating EL Students

All Grades 1-12 EL students are required to participate in this special test administration. 

  • Grades 1 [paper-pencil and telephone]

  • Grade 2  [paper-pencil and telephone]

  • Grades 3, 4 [hybrid: online and paper-pencil]

  • Grades 5, 6 [online]

  • Grades 7, 8, 9 [online]

  • Grades 10, 11, 12 [online]

  • Kindergarten will NOT be participating

 

Additional Information

  • The ANNUAL, PLACEMENT, and FALL 2021 SAFT training modules (ALL 3 tabs) must be completed.
    • September 13: The Fall 2021 SAFT training modules for DTCs, STCs, and TAs opens in the Arizona Training Management System (ATMS)
      • DTC-STC module
      • Grades 1-2 module
      • Grades 3-4 module
      • Grades 5-12 module

 

  • The AZELLA DTC's PAN account for the Fall 2021 SAFT administration will not be enabled until October 1 and only after the DTC has completed ALL training requirements for the ANNUAL and PLACEMENT, and FALL 2021 SAFT tabs in the ATMS.

 

  • September 28 - October 1: Grades 1-4 paper test materials and Pre-ID Labels arriving at district offices

    • If the SAFT Participation Counts were not completed, you may not receive an initial shipment of materials

    • If your district has schools that serve Grades 1-4 and you do not recieve the initial shipment of SAFT materials by Friday, October 1, please send the AZELLA Team an email at [email protected] 

 

  • Fall 2021 AZELLA SAFT Information for DTCs  PDF  PPT 

  • AZELLA at the EL Coordinator Boot Camp - August 10, 2021 - Additional clarification information has been added; Fall 2021 SAFT information included  
    PowerPoint Presentation      PDF with Notes

 

Training Information

AZELLA Training Requirements 2021-2022

  • by AZELLA Test Administration
  • by AZELLA Staff Role (Categories)

 

Arizona Training Management System (ATMS)

  • https://az.tms.pearson.com/ 
  • You must use the MOZILLA FIREFOX or the GOOGLE CHROME web browser to access the ATMS.
  • All users MUST create a new ATMS account annually. 
  • Getting Started with the Arizona Training Management System (ATMS) Coming July 2021

 

Follow the "Category" associated with your AZELLA staff role for the required training modules 

  • Modules completed under an incorrect category will have to be completed again under the correct Category 
  • Module completions cannot transfer between Categories (AZELLA roles)
  • The Annual and 3 AZELLA test administration tabs are located at the top of your homepage in the ATMS

ADE encourages all ATMS users to download and save the PowerPoint presentations and the Transcripts associated with each training module so you can reference them as needed throughout the school year.

Annual (Year-round) AZELLA Training

These modules are applied to all AZELLA Test administrations and must be completed once per school year and prior to any AZELLA test administration.

Available in the Arizona Training Management System (ATMS)

  • Test Security and Ethics 
    • required: ALL AZELLA roles
  • AZELLA Basics
    • required: DTCs and STCs
  • AZELLA Technology
    • required: DTCs, STCs, and Technology Coordinators
  • AZELLA Reports and Corrections
    • required: DTCs, STCs, and District and/or School Report Access Only in PAN
  • PANext
    • required: DTCs, STCs, and those with the PAN role of Data Entry for AZELLA

2021-2022 AZELLA Placement Test Administration

Available in the Arizona Training Management System (ATMS)

  • DTC-STC Placement
    • required: DTCs and STCs
  • K-2 Placement 
    • required: DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with schools that serve Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 students
  • 3-12 Placement Administration
    • required: DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with schools that serve Grades 3-12 students

 

Understand Scoring - Schools that Serve Grades KG, 1, and 2

These trainings and qualifications are in addition to the 2021-2022 Placement Test administration training requirements for schools that serve Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2.

Available in Pearson's Understand Scoring system

  • Required training and qualifications for:
    • KPT Administrators
    • Stage II [Grades 1 and 2] Writing Scorers
  • Those required to complete one or both of these trainings and qualifications
    • MUST create a new account annually 
    • KEYWORD to create new account is 2122azella (case sensitive and no spaces)
  • Creating an Understand Scoring Account resource document (PDF)

Fall 2021 AZELLA Stand-Alone Field Test (SAFT) Administration

 

Available September 13, 2021 in the Arizona Training Management System (ATMS)

  • DTC-STC SAFT
    • required: DTCs and STCs
  • Grades 1, 2 SAFT
    • required: DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with schools that serve Grades 1 and 2 students
  • Grades 3, 4 SAFT
    • required: DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with schools that serve Grades 3 and 4 students
  • Grades 5 through 12 SAFT
    • required: DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with schools that serve Grades 5 through Grade 12 students

Spring 2022 AZELLA Reassessment Test Administration

Available January 2022 in the Arizona Training Management System (ATMS)

  • DTC-STC Spring 2021 Reassessment Training
    • required for all AZELLA DTCs and STCs
  • Grades K-2 Spring 2021 Reassessment Training
    • required for all DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with schools that serve Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 students
  • Grades 3-12 Spring 2021 Reassessment Training
    • required for all DTCs, STCs, and Test Administrators with schools that serve Grades 3-12 students

Forms and Reports 

AZELLA Test Security and Ethics

 

AZELLA Test Administration Irregularity Report

English Language Proficiency Assessment Administrator Attestation
Word 

 

Before, During, and After AZELLA Test Administration Forms FY 2022

  • Quality Assurance Checklist for Test Security and Ethics - DTC
  • PDF    Word  
  • Quality Assurance Checklist for Test Security and Ethics - STC
    PDF    Word
  • AZELLA Test Administrator and Proctor Observation Checklist
    PDF    Word

Student Testing Logs - FY 2022

Fall 2021 FIELD Test Administrations

  • Kindergarten Placement Test Field Test Student Testing Log (selected districts ONLY) 
    [for use 7/12/2021 - 9/10/2021]   
    Excel   PDF

 

  • Fall 2021 AZELLA Stand Alone Field Test (SAFT) Student Testing Log Grades 1-12 
    [for use 10/11/2021 - 12/10/2021]   
    Excel   PDF

 

2021-2022 PLACEMENT Test Administration

  • 2021-2022 KPT Student Testing Log  (may be used if you prefer to have the KPT separate from Grades 1 and 2)
    Excel   PDF
  • 2021-2022 Placement Student Testing Log - PAPER Grades KG-2
    Excel   PDF
  • 2021-2022 Placement Student Testing Log - ONLINE Grades 3-12  
    Excel   PDF

 

Spring 2022 REASSESSMENT Test Administration

  • Spring 2022 Reassessment Test Student Testing Log - PAPER Grades KG-2  
    Excel   PDF
  • Spring 2022 Reassessment Test Student Testing Log - ONLINE Grades 3-12  
    Excel   PDF

 

Other Forms

  • AZELLA Transferred Student with an EL Need Form - January 2022 for the Spring Reassessment Test

Completed and signed documents MUST be placed in the student's cumulative file.

 

AZELLA PLACEMENT Test Referral Forms

 

AZELLA REASSESSMENT Test Referral Form

Presentations and Useful Web Links 

Contact Information 

The AZELLA Inbox ([email protected]) should be your first contact concerning AZELLA questions. All questions concerning AZELLA training modules, AZELLA test administration, students eligible and required to test, test administration schedules, test irregularities, AZELLA test records, and any issues that arise during test administration should be sent to the AZELLA Inbox. The AZELLA Team is able to respond to you much faster through email. We strive to respond with 1 business day to all emails and voice mails. ADE is closed on the weekends.

 

High Importance – For issues that arise during actual student testing, send an email to the AZELLA Inbox and indicate in the subject line “Students Testing – Need Help.” Mark your email with a High Importance tag. Include a phone number that we can return contact with you if necessary. ADE will respond as quickly as possible. Do not leave a voice message as these calls are not responded to as quickly as emails. In your email include any error message or code that the student or TA is receiving.

 AZELLA Inbox

 AZELLA Inbox 

Brenda Vanderwerp - AZELLA State Test Coordinator 602.542.5031

Gabriela Finn - Director of English Language Learner Assessments 602.542.5031

Raquel Childs - ELL Assessment Development Coordinator 602.542.5031

Christine Martinez - Program Project Specialist 602.542.5031