for                 EBs

State Assessments of English Learners

The LPAC Decision Making Manual along with guidance for administering the 

Statewide Assessment for Identification of English Learners,  TELPAS, STAAR and Reclassification exams are found at this website. 

LAS Links and Iowa 

possible Reclassification

Guidance on Identification and Placement of English Learners Prior to Kindergarten 

State Assessment


ELPS are to TELPAS as TEKS are to STAAR.

ELPS and TEKS are for instruction.

ELPS are for instruction in the acquisition of English.

TEKS are for instruction in the acquisition of content.

TELPAS and STAAR are the assessment of ELPS and TEKS.


TELPAS Parent Resources

For more information, visit the TEA website https://tea.texas.gov/