In addition, ode publishes the following separate test administration. Use telpas results to evaluate whether students have been making steady progress in learning english. Because raw scores do not allow for easy comparison between different. Ell progress indicator frequently asked questions texas. Jan 28, 2014 no person may view, reveal, or discuss the contents of an online assessment before, during, or after a test administration unless specifically authorized to 2014 telpas rater manual 3 14. Submission of student data and assessment information. Ppt making the elpstelpas connection grades k powerpoint. Texas training center pasadena independent school district. Hays cisd telpas writing samples smore newsletters for. These slides have been prepared by the student assessment division of the texas education agency. The instructions in this manual explain the responsibilities of raters and test administrators for the spring 2019 telpas administration. The elps and texas english language proficiency assessment system telpas define four.
Score reports from telpas assessments contain plenty of valuable information about a students performance. Test administrator s are directed to contact the local technical liaison if they encounter technical issues related to internet availability, kite installation, display resolution, andor issues with soundheadphonesspeakers, etc. New raters and returning raters who have not completed calibration activities within the last 3 school years. Telpas test administrator manual grades 212 spring 2020. The texas training center hosts the online training modules for telpas raters and staaralternate test administrators. Telpas manual for raters and test administrators grades k12 spring 2017 author. Telpas holistic rating training and administration procedures, including descriptions of the webbased training components, are found in the telpas section of the 2011 district and campus coordinator manual for the texas assessment program and in the 2011 telpas manual for raters and test administrators. The expectation is that all instructors even those without ell students will have students writing during this time. This assessment evaluates a students ability to read, write, listen, and speak in english and then classifies the student into one of four proficiency levels. Telpas holistic rating training and administration procedures, including descriptions of the webbased training components, are found in the telpas section of the 2011 district and campus coordinator manual for the texas assessment program and in the 2011 telpas manual for raters.
Bilingualesl department telpas writing collection calendar the suggested dates are a recommendation of what week teachers should complete the sample. Spring 2017 telpas raters and test administrators grades k12 manual created date. The telpas progress criteria are based on two years of telpas reading results and the criteria vary depending on years in u. See specific information related to your content area below. Verifying 20112012 texas education agency student assessment division. Assembling and verifying grades 212 writing collections online course.
Establishing procedures to ensure validity and reliability ensure procedures are in place and documented for validity and reliability refer to pages t24 to t25 of the telpas coordinator manual. This presentation is designed to familiarize campus and district administrators and teachers with \r the holistically rated components of telpas, and \r how the texas english language proficiency standards \elps\, in conjunction with telpas, support s\. After winter break, nora prepares herself for telpas in the domains of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. What little research exists does not include english language learners ells andor economically disadvantaged ed student samplesstudents most at risk academically. Telpas rater online training and calibration activities. Making the elps telpas connection by angela allen on prezi. Grades 212 writing collection overview 20112012 texas education. Only current year performance is evaluated for the taks reading test. Testing coordinators and other personnel with oversight roles should be familiar with the contents of this manual, the 2017 telpas reading test administrator manual, and the telpas information in the 2017 district and campus. Spring 2017 telpas raters and test administrators grades k12. References and bibliography allocating federal funds for. Campus testing coordinators can also generate reports showing the progress, status, and score results their staff members are making on the online training modules.
Every teacher will be required to submit two highquality telpas writing samples so that raters can discern the linguistic level and capabilities of their english language learners. Telpas and telpas alternate test administration manuals texas. This video covers pages 1825 of the 2019 telpas manual for raters and test administrators. Winner of the standing ovation award for best powerpoint templates from presentations magazine. Theyll give your presentations a professional, memorable appearance the kind of sophisticated look that todays audiences expect. The instructions in this manual explain the responsibilities of raters for the spring 2017 telpas administration. After testing, complete the following steps before you return the test materials to the campus. Your campus coordinator will inform you of the schedule to follow. Texas english language proficiency assessment system telpas update september 12, 2017. Testing coordinators and other personnel with oversight roles. The instructions in this manual explain the responsibilities of raters for the spring 2015 telpas administration. Coordinators and raters user guides for online holistic rating training. Use the links below to find more information on assessments for special populations. These eight tests are used by 40 states and are administered to approximately 75 percent of the english language learner ell students in the country.
February lpac meeting socorro independent school district. Multiplechoice online reading tests in six grade clusters. Texas english language proficiency assessment system telpas 2012 texas student assessment program interpreting assessment reports 4. Texas education agency telpas training free pdf file sharing. At discretion of district, may include online training such as tutorial for telpas electronic. It will download to the bottom left of your computer.
Making the elpstelpas connection grades k12 overview. Hays hs telpas writing guidelines smore newsletters for. Texas english language proficiency assessment system telpas. The online reading test and the rating and verifying of all telpas holistic components must be done between these windows.
Making the elpstelpas connection grades k12 overview 20162017 texas education agency. Additional reports and services texas assessment management. Testing coordinators and other personnel with oversight roles should be familiar with the contents of this manual, the 2017 telpas rater manual, and the telpas information in the 2017 district and campus coordinator. Telpas 2018 if you get the message file too large, hit the download button at the top right hand corner of the screen to download the powerpoint. Content teachers will be required to submit highquality telpas writing samples so that raters can discern the linguistic level and capabilities of their english language learners. This includes students answers to the reading and listening and speaking tests for grades 212, the holistic proficiency ratings of each student, rater information.
Same as 2017 teachers serving as new telpas raters for writing complete online basic training component. In 2011, the state board of education sbe voted to require an annual evaluation for every teacher in north carolina. Administrators and teachers to prepare for new school year. Making the elps telpas connection grades k 1 making the elps telpas connection grades k12 overview. The instructions in these manuals explain the responsibilities of raters and test administrators for the texas english language proficiency assessment system telpas and telpas alternate administrations. The instructions in these manuals explain the responsibilities of raters and test administrators for the texas english language proficiency assessment system. Telpas confidential campus rosters include 2 years of test scores how long student has been in u. Paris isd telpas texas english language proficiency. Telpas rubrics plds and refer to, as needed, information from the.
Telpas and telpas alternate test administration manuals. Texas english language proficiency assessment system. Assembling and verifying grades 212 writing collections optional online course in texas trainingcenter coordinators and raters user guides for online holistic rating training. The instructions in this manual explain the responsibilities of reading test administrators for the spring 2017 telpas administration. Test administrators guide north carolina final exams test administrators must administer the ncfes during the last five 5 days 4x4semester courses 5. Ell students are rated using plds differently for k1 and 212. It measures the elps student expectations in accordance with the four levels of. The suggested dates are not intended to be the actual writing collection date.
The texas english language proficiency assessment system telpas was designed by the texas education agency to provide a measure of the progress of limited english proficient lep students in public schools. An online reading test based on multiple choice questions used to determine students english reading levels. Despite research interest in testing the effects of literacyinfused science interventions in different contexts, research exploring the relationship, if any, between academic language and conceptual understanding is scant. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. No person may view, reveal, or discuss the contents of an online assessment before, during, or after a test administration unless specifically authorized to 2014 telpas rater manual 3 14. Testing coordinators and other personnel with oversight roles should be familiar with the contents of this manual, the. Technical digest 20102011 7 texas english language. Raters by february 16 identify and train online test administrators by march 6 train. Bilingualesl department telpas writing collection calendar. Telpas rater information helpful documents for training and calibrating. Teachers who have lep students not monitor year 1 or two students are required to participate. Telpas assesses english language proiciency in direct alignment with the elps. New telpas raters and those who have not completed calibration in the last three school years must complete the online basic training course telpas online basic training course for k1 or 212 raters.
This test administration manual tam is intended for staff who play a role in the administration of the osas summative assessments district test coordinators, school test coordinators, and test administrators. Tools analytic portal test administration training test results resources faqs technology. For families understanding your childs score all about the telpas alternate test how to help my child prepare faqs for administrators. Teachers are trained to use proficiency level descriptors to determine the english language proficiency levels of students based on classroom observations and written student work. Teachers shared answers to the online calibration activities or practice. Mar 26, 2015 despite research interest in testing the effects of literacyinfused science interventions in different contexts, research exploring the relationship, if any, between academic language and conceptual understanding is scant. The instructions in this manual explain the responsibilities of raters for the spring 2018 telpas administration. Training requirements for k1 and 212 in the fall recommended elpstelpas professional development for new teachers and new raters foundational awareness training in the spring required and in addition to administration procedures training. Telpas texas english language proficiency assessment system manual for raters and test administrators grades k12 spring 20. The practice activities in the online course illustrate how to interpret and apply the rubrics. This document supplements the 2011 telpas manual for raters and test administrators with test administrator instructions for teaapproved paper versions of the grades 212. Covers administration logistics and ensures raters know their duties and responsibilities. All ells in grades k12, including ells with parental denials, are required to participate in the telpas assessment.
Ppt ell student assessment update powerpoint presentation. Relationship between language and concept science notebook. We are requiring every teacher with lepesl students to participate. Test administrators are not allowed to require students in grades 412 to first mark. Telpas manual for raters and test administrators grades k12. Telpas do so by the procedures outlined in the test administration materials. Districts must ensure that all district and campus personnel who participate in statemandated testing or handle secure test materials meet the eligibility requirements detailed in the appropriate test administration materials, be trained, and sign an oath of test security and confidentiality. All telpas raters must complete the monitored online calibration activities annually. Samples may continue to be gathered until the time raters are required to turn in.
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