Show:
Acronyms
Accountability
ELPS-TELPAS
Assessment
Writing Samples
100
ELL stands for...
English Language Learner
100
What does the ELL progress indicator evaluate?
Progress of English language learners in attaining proficiency in reading in English based on their performance on TAKS or TELPAS.
100
What is TELPAS?
A federal assessment program designed to measure the annual progress that ELLs make in learning academic English
100
Who takes TELPAS?
All ELLs in grades K–12, including those whose parents decline bilingual/ESL program services, are assessed annually.
100
When can we begin collecting writing samples?
Writing assigned on or after February 1, 2011, may be considered for the writing collections. Writing assigned before February 1, 2011, is not eligible for inclusion.
200
TELPAS stands for...
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System
200
What students are included in the ELL indicator?
All current and monitored LEP students grades 3 - 11
200
What are the ELPS?
Federally instructional standards designed to ensure that ELLs are taught the academic English they need for school purposes
200
What are the four domains that will be assessed holistically? Which domain is assessed online grades for grades 2 -12?
Grades K–1 listening, speaking, reading, and writing Grades 2–12 listening, speaking, and writing The TELPAS domain of reading in grades 2–12 is assessed through online multiple-choice tests.
200
How many assignments should be in each writing collection?
At least five
300
ELPS stands for...
English Language Proficiency Standards
300
What standard do ELL students need to meet for Thomas be recognized or exemplary?
To be eligible for a Recognized or Exemplary rating, the campus/district must show an All Student standard of 60%.
300
Benefits of using PLD's in assessing ELL students.
**Able to monitor English language proficiency levels of their students **Monitor growth **Accommodate content area instruction and integrated second language instruction according to the proficiency level needs of their ELLs as the students learn more English
300
Mention all proficiency levels
Beginning Intermediate Advanced Advanced High
300
Mention all types of writing assignments that must be included in the writing collection.
Narrative writing about a past event. Expository or procedural writing from science, mathematics, or social studies. Writing about a familiar process - how to Reflective writing Basic descriptive writing on a personal/familiar topic
400
PLD stands for...
Proficiency Level Descriptor
400
Which assessments are used for this ELL progress indicator?
TAKS, TAKS (Accommodated), and TAKS-M; and, the TELPAS reading component in grades 3-11.
400
What are TELPAS raters?
Teachers trained to assess ELLs for TELPAS
400
State rater responsibilities.
**Knowledgeable about the student’s ability to use English in instructional and informal settings **The student’s rater must rate the student in all domains for which the student is eligible. **A student is not permitted to have one rater for some domains and another rater for other domains.
400
Good Writing Collections include...
**The student’s first name and last name, and complete date. ** Nothing before February 1, 2011 **Encourage students to take their time and write in as much detail as they can. **Allow students to show what they can do **Stretch and push students’ limits so that you can see the full extent of their language abilities
500
SE stands for...
Student Expectation
500
Explain the TELPAS criteria
see chart
500
How are ELL students helped by using ELPS throughout the school year?
**Learn English more quickly **Grasp academic concepts and skills more readily
500
How are TELPAS results used?
•set learning goals for ELLs •keep parents and students aware of annual progress in learning English •inform instructional planning and bilingual/ESL program exit decisions •report performance to the public •evaluate programs, resources, and staffing patterns •evaluate districts and campuses in federal and state accountability and monitoring indicators
500
What Not to Include in a Collection
**Papers that are brief, incomplete, or rushed **Samples containing copied language **Papers where the student relies heavily on resources (dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) **Papers showing teacher comments/corrections **Worksheets, question-answer assignments, TAKS written compositions **Papers that have been polished with help from peers or teachers