What is TELPAS

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What is TELPAS?

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TELPAS stands for Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System, which is designed to assess the English language proficiency of students whose primary language is not English.

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Who takes the TELPAS test?

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All students for whom English is their second language.

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What is the purpose of TELPAS?

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The purpose of TELPAS is to measure the progress of English language learners in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.

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How often must students show progress on TELPAS?

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Every year, students must show one or more years of progress on TELPAS.

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What does it mean to have 'Advance High' on TELPAS?

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'Advance High' is the highest proficiency level on TELPAS, indicating that a student has a high level of English language proficiency.

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When do students stop taking TELPAS?

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Students stop taking TELPAS when they pass STAAR and have Advance High on all proficiencies.

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What are the four language domains assessed by TELPAS?

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The four language domains assessed by TELPAS are listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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What is the significance of the STAAR test in relation to TELPAS?

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The STAAR test is a state assessment that students must pass in conjunction with achieving Advance High on TELPAS to exit the program.

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How many times should a student listen to their own recording for TELPAS?

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A student should listen to their own recording 2 times.

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What is the format of the TELPAS assessment?

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TELPAS includes both a holistic assessment of student performance and a collection of student work samples.