2019-2020 TELPAS Training Presented by:.

TELPAS Training Presented by:

What is TELPAS? Topic Status TELPAS is an assessment system for students in Texas Public schools who are learning the English language. TELPAS stands for the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS). TEA developed TELPAS to meet state and federal testing requirements. Texas assesses English language learners annually in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ARDCs in conjunction with LPACs may determine that a student receiving Special Education services should not be tested in one or more domains (extremely rare). Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Who takes TELPAS? Topic Status All current Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, also referred to as English Learners (ELs) in grades K – 12, must be assessed in TELPAS annually. This includes students whose parents have denied services (denials) Students in “monitoring” status are not tested Over age Special Education students are not tested – please contact the Testing Office regarding this Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

When: TELPAS Spring Dates
Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests Important to Note: TELPAS data verification must be conducted within the assessment window. There will not be a separate data verification window. TELPAS Alternate

TELPAS Holistic Training
The Online Basic Training Course and calibration activities only include the domain of writing for grades and all domains for K - 1. A separate holistically-rated listening and speaking rater training will be available for the rare circumstances in which a student can’t access the online listening and speaking assessment. Each training course will now have a practice activity outside of the modules. After completing the modules and practice activities, certificates of completion will be available to print in the scoring summary tab. Testing coordinators will need for raters to provide them with a copy of their certificates. Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Two Types of Training Topic Status Online basic training course This course is for new raters and raters that have not successfully calibrated in the last three school years. It provides instruction on using the Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) rubrics and gives raters practice rating students. There are separate courses for K–1 and 2–12. Online calibration This is required for all raters. Raters use the PLDs to rate students. Raters have two opportunities to calibrate successfully on assigned grade cluster. Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Online Basic Training Topic Status Overview Online basic training course is available during school hours, after school, or on weekends. The online training system allows raters to access the training from any computer that meets the minimum system requirements. Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Calibration Sessions Topic Status Overview Both new and returning raters must complete calibration in a monitored setting. Monitored calibration sessions may take place during the school day, after school, or as part of professional development. Most raters will need 1 to 2 hours to complete a calibration set. Calibration must be completed in one sitting. Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Calibration Definitions
Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests Campuses may, at their discretion, require a returning rater to complete the online basic training course prior to online calibration. Returning raters that have not successfully completed calibration activities within the last three school years are required to complete the online basic training course before calibrating. TELPAS Alternate

Holistic Training Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS
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Accessing the Training
Topic Status Overview Both the Basic Training and Calibration sessions are accessed through the Texas Assessment Management System Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Training Login Topic Status Overview Training Make Sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the log in link. Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Pearson Access Next Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS

TELPAS Online Training Center
Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate TexasAssessment.com/TELPASTrainingCenter

Create Account Coordinators will receive a keyword for users to create an account. Users must create a new account each year. Topic Status Overview Training Writing All fields are required. Check box for Rater Agreement and click the Submit button. Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Educator Homepage Overview Training
Topic Status Overview Training You will be prompted to create a password Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Choose Appropriate Training
Raters must know their assigned grade cluster to select the appropriate online training. Raters should consult with their campus coordinator if they are unsure of their training requirements. Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Writing Training Course

Listening and Speaking Course

Sufficient Calibration
Topic Status Overview For K–1, each set contains ten students to be rated. Raters must rate at least 70 percent of the students correctly. For 2–12 grade clusters, each set contains ten writing collections to be rated. Raters must rate at least 70 percent of the collections correctly. Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Review and Submit Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS

Scoring Summary Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS
Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate Campuses must decide in advance if certificates will be printed at this time or ed to the CTC

Calibration Sessions Calibration must be completed in a monitored setting Raters have two opportunities to calibrate Campus procedures must be established for verifying the completion of online courses and calibration activities The TELPAS Online Training Center does not save training histories or certificates. Accounts and certificates will be purged from training site at the end of each training window Raters need to print and retain a copy of their training and calibration certificates Make sure you can find the past certificates in previous years binders. Otherwise teachers will need to provide a copy or re-do the online courses. Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Calibration Sessions Raters must complete a calibration set once it has started Raters are allowed to use their TELPAS Rater Manual and/or a copy of the PLDs without notes Raters will need headsets Scratch paper may also be used but must be turned in and destroyed after the session There is NO collaboration allowed during the calibration sessions Campuses must plan multiple calibration sessions in case raters need the 2nd opportunity If supplemental support is needed, please contact the Bilingual department Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Calibration Sessions Sign In sheets and seating charts are required
All raters must receive administration procedures training prior to attending a calibration session and must have a signed oath on file. A roster of participants in each session will be maintained (sign in sheet) Raters will be given a passcode by the session proctor in order to access calibration Raters may use their TELPAS Rater Manual (must be a clean copy, no notes allowed) or a copy of the PLDs Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Calibration Sessions Notes taken during calibration should be done on scratch paper. The scratch paper must be turned in to the proctor at the end of the calibration session and then shredded. Please account for all scratch paper before and after testing Raters will need to complete calibration activities individually within the monitored group session Therefore, the use of headphones is required Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests It is a violation of state assessment procedures to record, discuss, or share answers to the rating practice and calibration activities. Prior to creating a TELPAS Online Training Center account, raters are required to read an online statement and affirm that they will complete the rating activities independently. TELPAS Alternate

Calibration Sessions Raters must begin calibration with set 1. If successful, a certificate will be available in the scoring summary tab of the TELPAS Online Training Center. The certificate should be printed and turned in to the proctor If raters are unsuccessful on set 1, they will be notified by the testing coordinator when a monitored session for set 2 will be held. Raters will not take both sets in the same day After completing a calibration set, raters immediately see their results and annotations explaining the correct ratings Raters will need 1-2 hours to complete a calibration set. Raters must finish a calibration set once it is started. They will not be able to save their progress and return later to complete the set Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Unsuccessful Calibration
CTC will document all scores from the calibration and assign an additional qualified rater if rater has failed both calibration sets Rater will still rate students of record The additional qualified rater will also rate the students Both raters must sign the Rating Roster Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests Individuals are not authorized to serve as raters unless they complete all required training components. TELPAS Alternate

Rater Requirements Each teacher selected to rate an ELL must:
have the student currently (spring semester) in class be knowledgeable about the student’s ability to use English in instructional and informal settings for K-1 hold valid education credentials and be a district employee be appropriately trained, as required by TEA rate the student in all eligible language domains May include bilingual, ESL/ELL, general ed. SPED, G/T and teachers of enrichment subjects A kindergarten or 1st grade student’s rater must rate the student in all domains for which the student is eligible. It is not permitted for a student to have one rater for some domains and another rater for other domains Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Rater Responsibilities
Attend training on administrative procedures Obtain access to online training site for TELPAS Complete holistic rating training requirements (online calibration sets) Print Certificate of Completion and turn in to CTC Assemble and verify student writing collections Rate writing collection and the listening & speaking domains, as needed Complete required documentation Maintain security and confidentiality of student writing collections and ratings Collaborate with CTC to input student ratings Report test irregularities Sign oath Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Raters with Students in Multiple Clusters
Topic Status Raters are required to train and calibrate in the grade cluster in which they have the most ELs As a best practice, these raters should also review online basic training course practice activities in the additional cluster(s) Overview Training Writing Grade Clusters Grades K -1 Grade 2 Grades 3–5 Grades 6–8 Grades 9–12 Example: A grade 2–5 ESL teacher has most of her ELs in grade 3. She must complete training course and calibration in grades 3–5. As a best practice, she should review the online practice activities for grade 2 to check her readiness to apply the rubrics appropriately. Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Raters with Students in Multiple Clusters
Topic Status Because of differences in the instructional content and rating rubrics, these raters must complete training and calibration for K–1 and at least one other cluster in 2–12. Raters with more than one additional cluster should train in the cluster in which they have the most ELs As a best practice, these raters should also review online basic training course practice activities in the additional cluster(s) Overview Training Writing Online Tests Example: A grade 1–3 ESL teacher has most of his ELs in grade 2. He must complete training course and calibration in grades K–1 and 2. As a best practice, he should review the online practice activities for grades 3–5 to check his readiness to apply the rubrics appropriately for his 3rd grade students. TELPAS Alternate

TELPAS Grade Clusters DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR DENIALS!
Topic Status Reading Test Grade 2 Grade 3 Grades 4-5 Grades 6-7 Grades 8-9 Grades 10-12 Listening and Speaking Test Grades 2-3 Grades 4-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 *The listening and speaking test is one test, not two separate tests. Overview Training Writing Online Tests DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR DENIALS! TELPAS Alternate

Exceptions In rare cases, it may be necessary for ARDCs, in conjunction with LPACs, to determine that an EL receiving special education services should not be assessed in reading, writing, listening, and/ or speaking for reasons associated with the student’s particular disability (extremely rare) Participation must be considered on a domain-by-domain basis. The reason for not assessing the student must be well-supported and documented in the student’s IEP by the ARDC and the student’s permanent record file by the LPAC An EL from another Texas school district, state, or country who enrolls on or after the first day of the TELPAS testing window will not be assessed by the receiving district in the holistically-rated domains Newly enrolled students in grades 2-12 are required to take the TELPAS online tests if LPAC’ed within the window Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Assembling the Writing Collection
K-12 teachers will collect writing samples during the window and turn in to the CTC (K-1 collect 3 samples) Writing collections and ratings are considered to be secure materials Writing Sample Collection window is: February 10 – Feb 21 Verify Writing Collection Mar 4 – Mar 6 All Writing Sample Collections must be returned to the CTC by March 20 Must follow the guidelines for collecting writing samples Writing samples must be kept in student’s permanent record for 2 years Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Writing Collection Topic Status Raters assemble a collection of each student’s writing from a variety of content areas A rater bases a student’s English writing proficiency rating solely on the content of their writing collection Overview Training Writing Reminder: The characteristics you consider must come from the PLDs. Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Eligible Types of Writing
Topic Status Basic descriptive writing on a personal/familiar topic Writing about a familiar process Writing that elicits use of past tense Personal narratives and reflective pieces Expository and other extended writing on a topic from language arts Expository or procedural writing from science, mathematics, and social studies Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Writing Samples Topic Status TELPAS writing samples included in the collections should be taken from authentic classroom activities grounded in content area TEKS and ELPS Collections should contain some papers in which students showcase English they know and feel comfortable using Collections should also include papers in which students are stretched and pushed beyond their comfort zone so the collection shows that a student has not yet reached the next level (the student is beginning but not yet intermediate, intermediate but not yet advanced, advanced but not yet advanced high) Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Required Samples Topic Status At least 5 total qualified samples are required in each collection Gather more than 5 writing samples for each student In each collection there must be - at least 1 writing sample that elicits the use of past tense - collection must contain at least 2 writing samples from a combination the content areas of math, science, or social studies Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Writing Sample Tips Topic Status Build writing collections that have a balance of writing from language arts and other core content areas Collections should show what the student knows and can do as well as what the student struggles with in second language acquisition Remember, build the collections to portray the student’s overall ability to communicate in writing in English Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Papers NOT to Include Papers containing copied language
Papers in which student relies heavily on resources (dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) While students can use a dictionary in the classroom endeavor, the use should not be excessive Papers showing teacher comments and corrections Worksheets and question-answer assignments Papers that have been polished through editing with help from peers or teachers Papers written primarily in student’s native language Papers that are brief, incomplete, or rushed Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Verifier Responsibilities
Topic Status Attend training on administrative procedures Obtain access to TELPAS Online Training Center Complete online training “Assembling and Verifying Writing Collections” and print certificate of completion Verify student writing collections in accordance with the checklist Complete verifying of the writing collection and return to CTC (Mar 4 - Mar 6) Sign oath Verifier cannot be a TELPAS Rater or the CTC Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Verifier Responsibilities
The writing collection verifier must complete the verification checklist to ensure that; Each collection contains at least five total writing samples Each writing collection includes at least two academic writing samples from mathematics, science, or social studies All writing samples included the student’s name and date No samples come from before February 10, 2020 No papers showing teacher corrections are included No worksheets or questions-answer assignments are included, and Each collection includes samples written primarily in English Collections that do not meet the requirements will be returned to the rater. Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate Note: The rater is responsible for the assembling of the writing collections according to criteria in the TELPAS manual. The rater, not the verifier, is solely responsible for ensuring writing samples are correct.

Online Training - Verifiers
Verifiers need to create an account in the TELPAS Online Training Center Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Online Training - Verifiers
Topic Status Overview Front Back Rater initials each box while collecting samples Verifier initials each box during verification window Cover sheet must be attached to each Writing Collection Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Rating Students Topic Status Raters should review Rater Manual prior to rating students in each domain (writing, and if needed listening & speaking) CTCs will return the Writing Collection to the Raters during the Rating Window March 16 – March 20 Raters must use the District required Rating Roster form to indicate the student’s rating While rating students, Raters must refer to the PLDs (Proficiency Level Descriptors) pages in Rater Manual Rating Roster must be signed by Rater, Additional Rater (if needed) Teacher Collaborator(s) and Campus Principal All student ratings and Writing Collections must be returned to the CTC by March 20 Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Rating Roster Topic Status An Additional Rater is required if the Rater did not pass the Calibration set with at least a 70% (K-1) or 70% (2-12) after the 2nd attempt Overview Training Writing There must be teacher collaboration on ratings as part of the Validity & Reliability process Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Validity and Reliability
Topic Status TEA requires districts to implement one or more rating support and verification procedures for every campus with TELPAS-rated students SAISD has developed a TELPAS validity and reliability plan that meets TEA requirements Campus testing coordinators will submit required documents to the DTC by the deadline, in order to comply with the district validity and reliability plan Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

SAISD Validity and Reliability(see form)
For writing– grades 2-12: 5% of all writing collections will be randomly pulled for assembly verification by the CTC Qualified raters will collaborate with other qualified raters in determining the ratings in the writing collections for students in grades 2-12 and obtained signatures on the Rating Roster. Each rater will do this with 10% of their assigned students. K-1 raters will collaborate with other teachers in determining the ratings in the speaking and listening domains and obtained signatures on the Rating Roster. Each rater will do this with 10% of their assigned students. Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

SAISD Validity and Reliability(see form)

TELPAS Online TELPAS Reading and Listening/Speaking is an untimed assessment Administered to all EL students 2nd-12th (including denials) No test booklets or answer documents (unless there is a special circumstance- must request through the Testing Office) All students must be tested within the testing window Do not begin a test if there is insufficient time remaining in the school day Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Online Test Window By March 27, 2020
Topic Status WHO WHEN Grades 2-12 February 24 to March 27 Overview By March 27, 2020 CTCs must ensure all ratings, demographic information (including Years in US Schools), special circumstance information and score codes have been entered Training Writing Online Tests See manual or DCCR on how to calculate years in US schools. LPAC should have current data. TELPAS Alternate

Online Test Window Topic Status All students must be assessed within the assessment window If a student is absent the day you have them scheduled to take TELPAS online ensure that they make-up the assessment(s) within the TELPAS window Campuses will begin testing on the first day of the window and every day thereafter until complete The TEA expectation is that we test every eligible student within the TELPAS assessment window Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Tutorials for online TELPAS
Topic Status Students are required to have seen and complete a tutorial prior to testing (not the day of testing) Tutorials are about how to use the online interface functions, not necessarily the type of test questions Keep a student roster for documentation of the tutorials Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Tutorials for online TELPAS
TELPAS Tutorials have been updated and include additional listening and speaking practice items. The tutorial was created to help students become familiar with online testing. The tutorial will show students how to move through a test, use tools in the test, and work with reading, listening, and speaking questions. It is recommended that you perform the Headset Test prior to starting the TELPAS Tutorial to ensure the headset is setup correctly. The Headset Test is located in the TestNav app under the "Practice Tests" link. Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Online Test Administrator
Topic Status Attend training and sign an oath Read manual and be familiar with test directions Maintain test security and confidentiality Start & monitor test sessions Guide students through starting the online test Manage breaks /interruptions Ensure proper test procedures Online Test Administrator can be any certified teacher that has been trained and signed an oath Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Testing Environment For reading, at least one trained administrator for every 30 students For listening/speaking, plan on a minimum of two computers between students. Computer monitors prepared to discourage students from viewing each other’s monitor and minimizing noise Bulletin boards and instructional displays that might aid students during testing must be removed or covered The testing room should be quiet, well lighted, comfortable, with enough space to work (will other students talking affect testing) “Testing-Do Not Disturb” sign must be posted TAs must actively monitor at all times Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Testing Procedures Allowed to use scratch paper, but all scratch paper must be turned in to the CTC after testing Active monitoring during the test session After students have finished, they may read or leave the room BEFORE allowing a student to leave, the test administrator must ensure the student’s test is in “Submitted” status IMMEDIATELY after testing, turn in all test materials Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Sessions and Test Tickets
Topic Status Test sessions will need to be created in the system prior to students being able to test Optional labs will be available to assist with creating sessions : Feb 10 – 13 AM sessions Student Test Tickets will need to be printed prior to testing Student Test Tickets are confidential and are considered secure material Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Starting a Test Topic Status A test session MUST be started before any students can log in to TestNav and begin the test. A test session does not start until the TEST ADMINISTRATOR clicks the Start button on the Students in Session screen and unlocks each students test. Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Launching the Test Login to computers using the testing login
Topic Status Login to computers using the testing login Before students can begin the test, TestNav must be launched on each student’s computer The student’s login ID and test code found on each Student Test Ticket MUST be entered by the student Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Monitoring Sessions Topic Status Example of Status Listing and Explanations from online System Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Resuming a Student’s Test
Topic Status If a student exits TestNav--- CTCs… Return to Students in Session screen and select the checkbox next to that student’s name A resume checkbox is only available if that student’s status is Started, Exited, or Resume Click the Resume Test button to resume all students you checked Students launch TestNav and login using same Login ID and code from Test Tickets Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Resuming a Student’s Test
Topic Status Overview CTCs will need to complete the following Ensure each student’s status is Completed or Marked Complete on the Session Details screen Call us if you have questions/concerns Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Headset and Microphone
Topic Status Pearson has created a Headset and Microphone Test/Check which is available for campuses to test connection, recording, and audio playback of their headsets prior to the TELPAS Listening and Speaking assessment. To test your headsets, open the TestNav app, click on Practice Tests, and select “Start” next to “TELPAS Headset Test.” To download TestNav, visit Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Listening and Speaking Headset Test
Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests With TestNav installed, you can run a quick TELPAS Listening & Speaking Headset Test by selecting the Practice Tests link on the TestNav Sign In screen. TELPAS Alternate

2020 TELPAS Listening, Grades 2 - 12
Topic Status For listening items, the text of the stimulus and/or prompt is not available on screen. To interact with online listening items, students will be using “click on the correct answer” and drag-and-drop functionalities, as well as responding to multiple-choice questions for passage-based and non-passaged-based items. Students will need to wear headsets. All audio is recorded in a studio; no text-to-speech audio is used. Audio is provided for the stimulus/task gray-box direction lines. Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

2020 TELPAS Listening/Speaking
Some speaking prompts are intended to solicit shorter responses; others are intended to solicit longer responses. For simple prompts, students have 45 seconds to respond. For open-ended, more complex prompts, students have 90 seconds. The student’s response to the prompt determines the student’s proficiency level. Students have two opportunities to record a response. To interact with speaking items, students will use audio capture functionality to record a response, listen to the response, and delete and re-record if not satisfied with their first response. Topic Status Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

2020 TELPAS Listening Audio: Click on the ball.*
Topic Status Overview *The audio script noted above is only heard by the student. It is not on the student’s screen. Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

TELPAS Speaking Grades 2 - 12
Read the information below. You will use the map to give directions. When you are ready to speak, tell as much as you can. Topic Status Imagine that you are at the library. You are going to meet your friend at the park. Explain how you would get there. Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

TELPAS Alternate Topic Status Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires each state to administer an alternate English language proficiency (ELP) assessment for ELs with the most significant cognitive disabilities who cannot participate in the general ELP assessment, even with allowable accommodations. Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Holistic Inventory The inventory requires test administrators
Topic Status The inventory requires test administrators based on their knowledge of a student’s English language skills over a period of time to make holistic judgments across all four domains of English language proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, writing) using ELPS-aligned observable behaviors. Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Who will be assessed with TELPAS Alternate?
Topic Status Overview ELs with significant cognitive disabilities will take the TELPAS K- 1 holistically-rated assessment for all four language domains, no eligibility determination is needed. Grades K-1 Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Who will be assessed with TELPAS Alternate?
Topic Status Grade 2: Participation requirements have been created (similar to STAAR Alternate 2). ARD/LPAC committees will be required to make an assessment determination for TELPAS Alternate. Grades 3-12: Participation requirements will be ELs who are eligible to take STAAR Alternate 2 will take TELPAS Alternate. Overview Grades 2-12 Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

TELPAS Alternate Participation Requirements
Topic Status Participation requirements have been created to determine an EL’s eligibility for TELPAS Alternate. Electronic Fillable Form Required for all 2nd grade students that will take STAAR Alt in 3rd grade Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

TELPAS Alternate Participation Requirements
Topic Status Step II Assurances All assurances must be initialed by district personnel for the EL to participate in TELPAS Alternate. Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

TELPAS Alternate PLDS Overview

Overview: TELPAS Alternate Observable Behaviors
Topic Status The “questions” are called observable behaviors. Each observable behavior describes characteristics that students learning English demonstrate as they gain proficiency. Test administrators, based on their knowledge of a student’s English language skills over a period of time, will make holistic judgments across all four domains of English language proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, writing) using alternate ELPS-aligned observable behaviors. Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Topic Status Based on teacher feedback, a notes section will be added to each observable behavior. Educators will be able to take notes throughout the school year. However, students may not be evaluated until the assessment window. Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

Topic Status The Observable Behaviors will be filled out by teacher Using the Observable Behaviors document, the CTC in conjunction with the teacher inputs the behaviors into the Pearson online system by March 27 Observable Behavior documents will be turned in to the CTC CTC will store those securely until a final disposition is determined at a later date (Must be kept for 2 years) Overview Training Writing Online Tests TELPAS Alternate

TELPAS Results Results will be posted to Pearson Access Next on May 22
Results will be in student portal on May 26 Hardcopies will be received between May 22 and 29

Questions or help please contact Testing Office 554-2465

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