Meeting the needs of educators working with language learners in Grades K–8
SOPA
Student Oral Proficiency Assessment
for Grades 2-8
ELLOPA
Early Language Listening and Oral Proficiency Assessment
for Grades PreK-2
The SOPA or ELLOPA interviews are innovative language proficiency assessment instruments designed to allow students to demonstrate their highest level of performance in oral fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension.
These interactive listening and speaking assessments are designed for children who are learning a foreign language in a school setting.
They include hands-on activities and are conducted entirely in the foreign language. Students are assessed in pairs by two trained test administrators and, during the activities or tasks, are encouraged to interact with each other as well as with the interviewers. The focus of the interview is to determine what the students can do with the language.
Available Languages
Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.
Professional Development: SOPA, ELLOPA, and COPE Workshops
CAL offers workshops and trainings to schools and school districts in the effective use of our assessments and we can work with you to create a professional development plan that meets your unique requirements.
Learn more about our professional development workshops.
An important note about rating: Rating accuracy is a critical component of any assessment. Email CAL to learn more about CAL’s rater verification services.
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