The English language proficiency of English Language Learners
What is assessed by TELPAS?
100
At least 5 writing samples in various subject areas, one written in past tense, and an on-line reading test.
What are the components of 2-12 TELPAS?
100
The TEXAS state TELPAS window is February 13-April 6.
What is the timeline for TELPAS writing and reading tests?
200
Students classified as Limited English Proficient or those whose parents denied all language programs.
What is who takes TELPAS?
200
All writing samples, the on-line testing information, testing tickets, student ratings, and TELPAS calibration.
What is confidential concerning TELPAS?
200
in a locked or secure location aware from the public eye.
What is Where do I keep my rating roster and writing samples before turning them in to the TELPAS testing coordinator or file them in the orange folder?
200
February 13- February 24
What is When is the the TELPAS writing window on our campus?
200
Because you could lose your teaching certification and student assessments could be determined as invalid.
What is Why do I have to ensure test security and confidentiality?
300
All raters, technology help, on-line test administrators, and testing coordinators.
What is Who has to sign a security oath?
300
It is a federal requirement that assesses students in language acquisition in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
What is the reason for TELPAS?
300
Ask Ms. Tesmer
What is Where do I go if I have a TELPAS question?
300
February 13-24
What is When do I try to calibrate?
300
To help you rate your student writing samples.
What is Why do I have to use the Proficiency Level Descriptors?
400
The student rater will file the writing samples in the "orange folders" in the clear boxes.
What is Where do I put the TELPAS writing samples?
400
One PAST tense writing sample
One math writing sample
One science writing sample
One social studies writing sample
One "OTHER" writing sample
What is What are the kinds of writing that I collect for TELPAS?
400
The student's name and date of the writing.
What is put in the top right hand corner of every writing piece?
400
February 13-17 in my second and fourth period
What is When do my students participate in TELPAS writing?
400
to verify that the TELPAS writing samples are assembled correctly
What is Why are there verifiers?
500
Ms. Tesmer
What is Who enters the rater information and ratings into the on-line computer system?
500
It is the annual exam that every rater has to complete with a minimum score of 67
What is Calibration?
500
In the school computer lab during an assigned time while being supervised by Ms. Tesmer.
What is Where do I go for Calibration
500
Immediately, two times.
What is When do I get my calibration results and how many chances do I get to pass it?
500
So you will be able to perform your TELPAS duty in an accurate manner and avoid any testing irregularities.