TELPAS

Check all that apply to TELPAS?

• An assessment program for students learning the English language.

• Assesses the English language proficiency of students who have been identifed as ELs.

• Denials are not assessed.

• Assesses English language proficiency in 3 domains- listening, speaking and writing.

TELPAS language domains are assessed... (check all that apply)

• Holisitically-rated in listening, speaking, reading and writing for K-1st.

• Assessed online for reading, speaking and listening and holistically rated in writing for 2nd-12th .

• Assessed online for reading, speaking, listening and writing for 2nd-12th.

• Assessed online for reading, speaking and listening for K-12th.

TELPAS uses four proficiency ratings. Please list them in order.

What do TELPAS results tell us about the child? (check all that apply)

• Only students that show progress from one rating to the next receive a report card.

• The results indicate how well students understand and use English during academic instruction.

• The 4 proficiency ratings show the progress students make in learning English from year to year.

• Students who do not make steady progress may require additional assistance at school.

______________ ELs have the ability to understand simple high-frequency spoken English used in routine academic and social settings.

• Beginning

• Intermediate

• Advanced

• Advanced High