Become an English Literacy Skills Assessment User

How to become an ELSA User
in 4 EASY STEPS

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Step 1: Register as a client
Step 2: ELSA Administrator training
Step 3: Administer ELSA Online or Offline
Step 4: Interpret ELSA Reports

Step 1: Register as a client

Become an English Literacy Skills Assessment User, Kaleidoprax

ELSA Clients come on board following a standard registration procedure.

Contact us to set this in motion.

Zerelde Uys
Tel: 012 940 6319
Cel: 082 714 7043

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Step 2: ELSA Administrator training

The ELSA in-house team is trained in a two day intervention.

Day 1: Assessment Administrators & Admin Support Staff
Administrators are prepared to use ELSA in a standardised environment.
Admin Support staff responsible for preparation for assessment, submission of scripts, receipt of reports and credit orders are trained hands-on to use the ELSA Online Admin System.

Day 2: Report Interpreters
Trained to understand the diagnostic intelligence of the ELSA and to relate to the competencies and proficiencies required for purpose of use of the instrument.

Administrators are registered and certified to perform assessments. CPD points for registered HPCSA practitioners can be earned.

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Earn 12 CPD points (HPCSA)

ELSA User Training has been approved as a Continuing Professional Development Activity by the HPCSA. We are proud to announce the HPCSA approval of EOH & Kaleidoprax to award 12 CEU's at Level 1 to practitioners registered with the HPCSA. This applies to delegates attending both days offered, and who has successfully completed the assessment activities. This consists of a knowledge-based questionnaire, a report on the conducting of an assessment session, and demonstration of the ability to interpret two ELSA Diagnostic reports.

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2018: Training dates

Pretoria venue:
We offer a training session every month during the Third week on Tuesday and Wednesday if enough enrolments.
Enquire below, we accept registrations up to one week before.
*Other locations on request

Step 3: Administer ELSA Online or Offline

Credits are ordered via Client online profile. Administrators are registered and certified to perform assessments with an ELSA Administrator Kit in hand.

Online e-ELSA

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Online e-ELSA access on RoleFit supported by Omnicor.
e-ELSA is electronically accessed, but still needs supervision in a standardised environment.
e-ELSA is electronically scored and reports available immediately.

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ELSA Paper & Pen (Offline)

ELSA Elementary measures an individual’s strengths and weaknesses in an English language and training environment, Kaleidoprax

ELSA Intermediate spans thirteen grades, i.e. Grade 1 to Grade 12+ / ABET 1 TO NQF4+ . It is, an upward extension of our ELSA Elementary, Kaleidoprax

ELSA scripts are self-printed for paper-based assessments. Master copies available to registered clients.
ELSA Paper & Pen (Offline) scripts are scanned and uploaded in ELSA Online Admin System.
Scoring, grading and processing performed on-screen. Turn-around time: 24 hours (excluding week-ends). Bulk deliveries must be negotiated.

Step 4: Interpret ELSA Reports

ELSA Diagnostic Report Sample:

English Literacy Skills Assessment report, Kaleidoprax

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ELSA Diagnostic Reports provide:

English literacy skills assessment Diagnostic Reports, Functionally Literate, Kaleidoprax

1. Overall Literacy and Numeracy level at which the candidate demonstrates proficiency on the scope of NQF levels or equivalent grades.

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2. Diagnostic display of the strength of skills on the continuum constituting literacy.

Implementation options

Ad hoc

A registered ELSA Administrator conducts a 1½ - 2 hour session for a group of up to 20 candidates at a quoted administration fee.
ELSA is priced per unit which includes scoring and individual report for print-out.
Feedback on group results available on request and per quotation.

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In-house capacity

ELSA Administrators are trained by Kaleidoprax and licensed to administer the instruments.
Interpreters of results are trained to maintain quality of use and application.
ELSA is priced per unit including scoring & report provision

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Unlimited user license

An annual license fee for unlimited units can be negotiated for bulk use of e-ELSA.
ELSA Administrators and Result Interpreters are trained and licensed by Kaleidoprax in terms of license agreement responsibilities.