EDU0105143_ELPA21_Original_Signed_Contract.pdf

This document is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ohio Department of Education (the "Member") and The Regents of the University of California (UC), specifically involving the English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21) Consortium. The agreement is centered at UCLA's Graduate School of Education and involves the ELPA21 assessment system, which is designed to help states implement English language proficiency standards and college and career-ready standards for students.

The MOU outlines two membership levels - basic and comprehensive - for participating states, with annual fees calculated based on the projected number of students to be tested. For the 2016-2017 fiscal year, the Ohio Department of Education's basic membership fee is $379,000, which covers electronic testing for 54,000 students in grades K through 12, including an option for Blind/Low Vision testing packages. The contract runs from May 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019, with automatic one-year renewals. Services include assessment development, test administration, item development, scoring, reporting, and various support services such as legal counsel, information technology support, and implementation guidance. The agreement allows for flexible procurement of products and services, with the University of California responsible for developing and managing the consortium's operational needs.