CAAELP Resources
In the 2024-2025 school year,
Connecticut’s K-12 students identified in the Public School Information System
(PSIS) as English learners/ Multilingual learners with an Individualized
Education Program (IEP) documenting a significant cognitive disability may be
considered for the Connecticut Alternate Assessment of English Language
Proficiency (CAAELP). Eligibility for the Connecticut Alternate Assessment
System, including CAAELP, requires the review, determination, and completion of
the Connecticut Alternate Assessment Eligibility form as part of the Planning and
Placement Team (PPT) process in the Connecticut Special Education Data System (CT-SEDS).
CAAELP may also be referenced as Alt ELPA in some resources and educator training. For Connecticut’s testing purposes these are synonymous. If a Connecticut specific resource is available, please consider it first because it includes Connecticut’s policies and guidance.
Important CAAELP Dates
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CAAELP Testing Window |
January 13-March 7, 2025 |
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Connecticut Alternate Assessment System Eligibility Form completed in CT-SEDS for correct rostering of CAAELP |
Finalized and Implemented IEP by December 20, 2024. |
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Early Stopping Rule Submission Window* |
December 2, 2024-January 13, 2025 |
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Domain Exemption Window |
December 2, 2024-February 28, 2025 |
| *Must be submitted by District Administrator (DA) in TIDE | |
Parent Resources
Parent Overview of Connecticut’s Alternate Assessment System
Parent Guides to the CAAELP Individual Student Reports -English, Vietnamese, Marshallese, Chinese, Karen, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, and Spanish
Educator Resources
General Resources
Connecticut Comprehensive Assessment Program Portal – CAAELP Resource Page
ELP Standards for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities - This document was created by CCSSO that contains alternate English language proficiency standards for English learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities in Grades K–12.
Before Testing Resources
Connecticut Alternate Assessment System Participation Guidance for Planning and Placement Teams
Connecticut Alternate Assessment System Eligibility Form
Early Stopping Rule Guidelines
CAAELP Domain Exemptions Guidance Document
CAAELP Domain Exemption Optional Form - The optional CAAELP Domain Exemption Form may be used to assist with the collection of information at the district level that will aid in ensuring the required data is available for entry into TIDE by the DA. Only domain exemptions entered into TIDE by the CSDE deadline are eligible for consideration and approval by the CSDE.
Directions for Accessing CAAELP Online Training for New Users
Directions for Accessing CAAELP Online Training for Returning Users
CAAELP TEA Responsibility Checklist - The responsibilities and suggested steps for the Trained TEA are defined in this document.
After Testing Resources
Connecticut Alternate Assessment of English Language Proficiency Exit Criteria
Sample District Letter for Alternate Assessment System Individual Student Reports - This letter can be used to distribute Individual Student Reports for any of the following Alternate Assessment System assessments; CTAA, CTAS, and CAAELP.
How to Access CAAELP Scores on the CRS
CAAELP Quick Guide to Individual Score Reports
Parent Guides to the CAAELP Individual Student Reports - English, Vietnamese, Marshallese, Chinese, Karen, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, and Spanish
Previous Years CAAELP Resources
CAAELP Office Hours (recorded version) - November 15, 2023
CAAELP Office Hours (recorded version) - February 13, 2024
Collaborative for the Alternate Assessment of English Language Proficiency (CAAELP) Resource PowerPoint - December, 2022
Collaborative for the Alternate Assessment of English Language Proficiency (CAAELP) Test Administration Training for the 2022-23 School Year - November 21, 2022