Import Test Result Data into Ellevation

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💻 Tier(s) this is available for: Foundation, Essential, Pro (Course Grades for Essential, Pro only)

Ellevation supports importing English Language Proficiency (ELP) test results, standardized test scores, and student course grades as key measures for tracking student progress. This article guides you to the right import process based on your data type and situation.

This article covers how to:

• Import ELP Test Results into Ellevation
• Import Standardized Test Results into Ellevation
• Import Student Course Grades into Ellevation
• Manually Add or Update Test Results
• Verify That Test Scores Are Correct

Import ELP Test Results into Ellevation

Ellevation supports importing all main initial (screener) and summative (annual) ELP tests across the following frameworks, via Box or through your SIS:

• WIDA
• ELPA 21
• TELPAS
• ELPAC
• LAS Links

If your district administers an ELP test that does not have a standard type in Ellevation, you can add up to three Custom ELP Tests.

Choose the import method that fits your district's setup:

• Automate Test Results via Box
• Import Test Results via SIS
• Import Test Results via SFTP — contact the Ellevation Help Desk to get started with this option.

⚠️ Warning

Ellevation no longer supports self-importing ACCESS for ELLs scores. Districts should now use the automated import process. Contact the Ellevation Help Desk if you need assistance transitioning to automated import.

Import Standardized Test Results into Ellevation

Standardized test score data can be imported into Ellevation from official score files or from your SIS at regular intervals. The right process depends on whether you are setting up a new test type or uploading new scores for a test already configured in Ellevation.

Test Providers with Pre-Existing Automations

Ellevation has data-sharing agreements with a number of test providers that allow you to set up an automated import of their assessment scores directly from the provider. Click the name of the assessment below to review the setup process, then contact the Ellevation Help Desk for assistance as needed.

• i-Ready
• STAR
• Achieve3000
• LAS Links
• NWEA MAP

Import a New Standardized Test Type

If you are setting up a standardized test score type that has not previously been imported into Ellevation, follow these steps:

1. Confirm that you can provide the data in one of the following ways:
   • Send official score files from the vendor, or
   • Export the data from your SIS in a format that meets the File Specifications for standardized assessments. You may export using a built-in Export Utility or by querying your database directly using SQL.
2. Contact the Ellevation Help Desk so that the Data Integration Team can work with you to import the new test type into Ellevation.

Import New Scores for an Existing Standardized Test Type

If you are uploading the most recent scores for a standardized test already configured in Ellevation, follow these steps:

1. Confirm that you can provide the data in one of the following ways:
   • Send official score files from the vendor, or
   • Export the data from your SIS in a format that meets the File Specifications for standardized assessments. You may export using a built-in Export Utility or by querying your database directly using SQL.
2. Upload the scores via Box or place them in your SFTP folder.
3. If uploading via SFTP, contact the Ellevation Help Desk so that the Data Integration Team can process your file.

⚠️ Warning

Scores uploaded via SFTP will not be added to Ellevation unless you notify the Data Integration Team. Always contact the Ellevation Help Desk after placing a file in your SFTP folder.

Import Student Course Grades into Ellevation

Some districts regularly import student course grades when this measure is required for reclassification decisions. To get started, see Import Course Grades into Ellevation.

Manually Add or Update Test Results

You can also manually add or update test results on the Test Scores tab of an individual student's Student Profile. To learn more, see Manually Add Student ELP Test Results.

Verify That Test Scores Are Correct

Once you have imported test results using one of the processes above, spot-check your scores to confirm the data loaded correctly. Follow the ELP scores process in Spot-Check Data to Ensure Ellevation Is Up to Date.