All English language learners classified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) and students whose parents have denied language services.
What is Who takes TELPAS?
100
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System
What is TELPAS?
100
February 13th
What is the start date for writing samples?
100
In the general education classroom
What is the place where TELPAS writings are completed?
100
It is a federal requirement which is part of the states accountability system and it assists in determining if a student is ready to exit the ESL or BIL programs.
What is reason for TELPAS testing?
200
Selected teachers who have knowledge as to the English language acquisition and proficiency of the student.
What is Who rates the writing as Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced or Advanced High?
200
The Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs), and classroom observations.
What is the resource for rating students in listening, speaking and writing?
200
April 5th
What is When does the TELPAS window close?
200
In the orange folders that are in alphabetical order by grade level in the teachers workroom.
What is Where do I put the writing samples by
February 27th?
200
TELPAS has secure material and should be considered confidential before, during, and after the testing window.
What is Why do I have to sign the security oath ?
300
Mrs. Tesmer
What is Who do I ask if I have a question about TELPAS?
300
The proficiency rating should reflect the level at which the student performs most consistently.
What is What if a student is on the borderline between two proficiency levels?
300
Sunday, February 12th
What is When is TELPAS Sections 1 and 2 due?
300
Room 162
What is Where do I turn in my TELPAS certificates?
300
The writing needs to be the student's own authentic writing completed during the collection window.
What is Why can't I turn in a fill-in the blank worksheet or work the student already did in class from last semester?
400
Mrs. Emanuel
What is To whom do I give my On-line Assessment Module certificates?
400
Teachers will receive exchange day credit for its completion.
What is The reason why I have to compete on-line training on my own time?
400
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOMORROW
What is When is the deadline to sign-up in Eduphoria and complete the Canvas Test Security?
400
In a monitored setting at the Crosswinds/HOPE campus (see calendar)
What is Where do I calibrate?
400
Testing irregularities have serious consequences.
What is Why do I have to take TELPAS seriously?
500
Mrs. Tesmer and Mr. Webb in both computer labs on designated dates.
What is Who will be administering the on-line TELPAS reading test?"
500
A student's name and date of the writing.
What is What MUST be on every writing sample?
500
February 28th at noon
What is When is TELPAS 3 due?
500
In the comfort of your home or at school AFTER hours.
What is Where do I compete TELPAS on-line training?
500
Because you are a new rater or you failed to calibrate successfully last year.
What is Why do I have to complete on-line basic training?