TELPAS Target Audience 3

Question 1

Which federal law most directly mandates that Texas assess English Language Learners with TELPAS?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

ESSA requires states to annually assess the English language proficiency of all ELLs in grades K–12, which Texas fulfills through TELPAS.

Question 2

A student whose Home Language Survey indicates a language other than English is spoken at home must next undergo which process to determine TELPAS eligibility?

Accepted Answer

An English language proficiency assessment to determine if the student is an ELL

Answer

After the Home Language Survey flags a non-English home language, students must be assessed to formally determine whether they qualify as ELLs and thus participate in TELPAS.

Question 3

TELPAS assesses English learners across four language domains. Which domain is assessed for ALL grade levels, including pre-K?

Accepted Answer

Listening and Speaking

Answer

Listening and Speaking are assessed across all TELPAS grade levels, including pre-kindergarten students.

Question 4

A parent refuses to have their child participate in TELPAS. What does Texas policy require in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The district must document the refusal and the student still counts as a non-participant in accountability

Answer

Texas districts must document parental refusals; the student remains identified as an ELL but is recorded as a non-participant, which can affect accountability ratings.

Question 5

For accountability purposes under ESSA, TELPAS results for ELLs are reported in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

As part of the English Language Proficiency indicator in the state accountability system

Answer

TELPAS results feed into the English Language Proficiency progress indicator, which is part of Texas's ESSA-required state accountability system.

(TELPAS) Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System Practice Test

(TELPAS) Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System Practice Test

TELPAS Target Audience 3