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

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees the administration of TELPAS as part of its responsibility for state assessments.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

March through May

Answer

TELPAS is administered during the spring window, which runs from approximately March through May each school year.

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

A trained classroom teacher who has direct instructional knowledge of the student is responsible for assigning holistic language ratings.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Rater training and calibration

Answer

Teachers must complete rater training and calibration to ensure consistent and accurate holistic rating before submitting TELPAS scores.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Reading

Answer

The Reading component of TELPAS is administered as an online assessment in which students respond to reading passages and questions.

(TELPAS) Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System Practice Test