ELPS

This document is a slightly reformatted version of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), which is available on the Texas Education Agency website.

The ELPS Interactive Language Objectives

This resource is organized so that teachers can drill down to display student learning objecive sentence stems based on ELPS Student Expectations and Language Objectives.

Sentence Frames for Beginning/Intermediate

This tool is organized with links to sentence frames to assist teachers in supporting the progression from simple to complex language skills based on language tense.

Region 9 Live Binder

This link is to resources provided by Region 9. Contact Misti Thompson for the access key code.

EL Instructional Accommodations Form

This is a fillable/printable checklist of the Instructional Accommodations provided by TEA.

ELPS-TELPAS Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs)

These descriptors will assist in determining the appropriate levelin each domain: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, or Advanced High.

2020-2021 English Learner Reclassification Criteria Chart

At the end of the school year, a district may reclassify an English Learner (EL) as English proficient for the first time or a subsequent time if the student is able to participate equally in a regular all-English instruction program as determined by satisfactory performance in all three assessment areas below and the results of a subjective teacher evaluation.

Bilingual and English as a Second Language Programs

The Bilingual/ESL Unit in the Special Populations Division provides direction and leadership with the implementation of Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs for English language learners.

LPAC Framework

Language Proficiency Assessment Committee

Provided by Region 20, this site contained valuable resources for anyone participating in LPAC meetings.

Chapter 89. Adaptations for Special Populations

Commissioner's Rules Concerning State Plan for Educating English Language Learners

Academic Language Toolkit

A RESOURCE FOR DEVELOPING ACADEMIC

LANGUAGE FOR ALL STUDENTS IN ALL CONTENT AREAS

Texas Gateway ELL Courses and Resources

This link will provide you with videos and assistance with implementing the ELPS in each subject.

Texas Gateway

Gain instant access to the content you seek, whether you are looking for “just-in-time” resources that you can leverage during a particular lesson, sequenced binders of instruction that you can assign to students, or self-directed PD training courses that you can take to earn CPE credit hours. This is the gateway to the content you need for your classroom and for yourself, even as these needs shift from day to day.

ELPS Academy Resouce Supplement

This document will provide outstanding guides for every grade level for quick reference use in the classroom.

TELPAS Writing Samples

This resource will help guide you through classroom writing samples for TELPAS.

Language-Rich Activities and Strategies

This resource provides you with language-rich activities and strategies for the classroom.

JES End of Year LPAC Teacher Checklist

This is updated each school year.