TELPAS Assessment Administration

Question 1

Which state agency is responsible for overseeing the administration of TELPAS in Texas public schools?

Accepted Answer

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Answer

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

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State Board of Education (SBOE)

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Texas Workforce Commission

Question 2

During which annual period is TELPAS typically administered for the spring testing window?

Accepted Answer

March through May

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January through February

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September through October

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November through December

Question 3

Who is primarily responsible for rating a student's TELPAS holistic language rating?

Accepted Answer

A trained classroom teacher familiar with the student

Answer

The campus principal

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A TEA-certified external rater

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The district assessment coordinator

Question 4

What must teachers complete before they are allowed to submit TELPAS holistic ratings for their students?

Accepted Answer

Rater training and calibration

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A master's degree in ESL

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A campus administrator approval form

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A minimum of five years teaching experience

Question 5

Which component of TELPAS is administered as an online assessment rather than a teacher-rated observation?

Accepted Answer

Reading

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Speaking

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Writing

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Listening holistic rating

Question 6

Which federal law requires Texas to annually assess the English language proficiency of English learners?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the TELPAS Administration Manual?

Accepted Answer

To outline procedures, roles, and responsibilities for administering TELPAS

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To provide lesson plans for ELL students

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To publish district-level score reports

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To list approved accommodations for all Texas state tests