TELPAS Resources
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TEA designed the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) and TELPAS Alternate to assess the progress that emergent bilingual (EB) students make in learning the English language.
To view LPAC decision-making resources, visit the LPAC Resources webpage. For assistance on the implementation of state and federal guidance regarding program services for EB students, visit the English Learner Support webpage.
General Information
Use the link below to access information about TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate:
- TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate Educator Guide (updated 1/13/23)
TELPAS Training for 2022–2023
Use the links below to access presentations and other documents that can be used for training:
Introductory Training PowerPoints
Use the links below to access rater training presentations:
- Making the ELPS-TELPAS Connection Grades K–12 Overview (PPT updated 10/13/22)
- Making the ELPS-TELPAS Connection Grades K–12 Overview (PDF updated 10/13/22)
- Introductory Training on the PLDs Grades K–1 (PPT updated 10/13/22)
- Introductory Training on the PLDs Grades K–1 (PDF updated 10/13/22)
- Introductory Training on the PLDs Grades 2–12 (PPT updated 10/13/22)
- Introductory Training on the PLDs Grades 2–12 (PDF updated 10/13/22)
- Grades 2–12 Writing Collection Overview (PPT updated 10/13/22)
- Grades 2–12 Writing Collection Overview (PDF updated 10/13/22)
Other Rater Training Resources
Use the links below to access other rater training resources:
- 2022–2023 Holistic Rating Training Requirements (PDF updated 10/13/22)
- 2022–2023 Holistic Rating Training Requirements (PPT updated 10/13/22)
- Proficiency Level Descriptors
- Glossary of Terms Used in TELPAS Holistic Rating Training
- Annotated Examples of Student Writing (PDF)
TELPAS Grades 2-12 Online Tests
Use the links below to access TELPAS resources for online tests:
Listening and Speaking
- Grades 2–12 Listening and Speaking Blueprint (PDF)
- Grades 2–12 Assessed Curriculum Listening and Speaking (PDF 12/21/22)
- Two-Point Speaking Rubric (PDF)
- Four–Point Speaking Rubric (PDF)
- Four–Point Speaking Rubric (PDF, large format)
- Speaking Scoring Guide Grades 2–3 Spring 2020 (PDF 9/10/21)
- Speaking Scoring Guide Grades 4–5 Spring 2020 (PDF 9/10/21)
- Speaking Scoring Guide Grades 6–8 Spring 2020 (PDF 9/10/21)
- Speaking Scoring Guide Grades 9–12 Spring 2020 (PDF 9/10/21)
- Scoring Process for TELPAS Speaking Responses (PDF 3/21/22)
Reading and Writing
TELPAS Parent Resources
Use the links below to access parent resources:
- FAQs for Parents– English (updated 3/13/2023)
- FAQs for Parents– Spanish (updated 3/13/2023)
- Parent Tips- English (PDF 02/06/19)
- Parent Tips- Spanish (PDF 02/06/19)
Technical Resources
Use the links below to access technical resources:
- Standard-Setting Technical Report
- Validity Evidence Based on the Consequences of Testing (Proficiency-Level Trends)
Additional Resources
Use the links below to access additional resources for assessments for EB students:
- Student Assessment TETN and Webinar Schedule
- EB Student Assessment Resources
- 2022-2023 Spring Updates for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate (PDF 1/30/23)
- 2022-2023 Spring Updates for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate (PPT 1/30/23)
- 2022–2023 Fall Updates for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate (PDF 10/19/22)
- 2022–2023 Fall Updates for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate (PPT 10/19/22)
- 2022 Title III Symposium TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate (PDF 8/17/22)
- 2022 Title III Symposium TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate (PPT 8/17/22)
Related Webpages
Use the links below to access general information related to state assessments:
For additional information, contact TEA using the Student Assessment Help Desk or call 512-463-9536.