TELPAS Assessment Administration 2

Question 1

Which school personnel role is responsible for coordinating TELPAS administration at the campus level?

Accepted Answer

Campus Test Coordinator (CTC)

Answer

The Campus Test Coordinator (CTC) is responsible for organizing, scheduling, and overseeing TELPAS administration at the campus level.

Question 2

When a student is identified as an English learner for the first time, how soon must the school notify the parent or guardian?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days

Answer

Federal ESSA requirements mandate that schools notify parents within 30 days of a student being identified as an English learner.

Question 3

Which TELPAS domain requires teachers to collect and submit writing samples as part of the rating process?

Accepted Answer

Writing

Answer

The Writing domain requires teachers to collect student writing samples, which are used to support the holistic rating decision.

Question 4

What term describes the process where teachers review anchor papers to align their rating judgments before scoring students?

Accepted Answer

Calibration

Answer

Calibration is the process of reviewing anchor papers to align rater judgments with established TELPAS proficiency standards before scoring.

Question 5

Under what circumstance can a campus request a TELPAS testing window extension from TEA?

Accepted Answer

For documented emergencies such as natural disasters affecting the campus

Answer

TEA may grant testing window extensions for campuses impacted by documented emergencies, such as severe weather or other disasters.

(TELPAS) Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System Practice Test