HMPS TELPAS Listening & Speaking and Reading & Writing Testing Schedule - 2024 Spring Reminders

Oct 2, 2026

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HMPS shares the 2024 Spring TELPAS testing calendar for grades 2 through 8, including specific Listening & Speaking and Reading & Writing test dates and make-up days. Families receive guidance on celebrating bilingualism and supporting second-language learners, along with writing-focused strategies aligned to TELPAS academic language expectations. The bulletin explains that TELPAS testing is now online, provides links to practice resources, and outlines how parents can use chunked practice, planning before responses, and headset requirements for speaking practice.

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TELPAS 2024 Spring Testing Schedule

Listening & Speaking Test Dates

Reading & Writing Test Dates

Make-Ups and Spring Break

Family Support, Writing Skills, and Practice

Writing Requirements and Common Question Types

Online Testing Reminder and Typing Practice

TELPAS Practice Test Access Steps

TELPAS Overview and Family Resources

What TELPAS Measures

Why Reading in the Home Language Helps

TELPAS Listening & Speaking Test Feb. 26: 2nd & 8th Grade Feb. 27: 3rd & 7th Grade Feb. 28: 4th & 6th Grade Feb. 29: 5th Grade March 1: Make-Ups TELPAS Reading & Writing Test March 5: 2nd & 8th Grade March 6: 3rd & 7th Grade March 7: 4th & 6th Grade March 8: 5th & Makeups Spring Break: March 11-15, 2024 HMPS celebrated childrens’bilingualism with our Fiesta themed TELPAS camps this past January. We reflected on the language shared by our families and our unique traditions . Our children discussed the great value of good communication and building language for lifelong success. Two years of language proficiency ratings were analyzed by each 2nd- 8th grade bilingual student, and they learned how to set growth goals for the 2024 Spring TELPAS exams coming up in late February. Strategies for each of the four tested domains were reviewed during this time. A special “THANK YOU”goes out to all the staff who h e lp e d m a k e th es e wonderful camps possible for our HMPS students. It was a positive experience f o r a l l o u r s e c o n d language learners. We love all our students and wish them the best of luck on their exams!!! Writing is an essential skill for all students across all contents. Children are assessed with TELPAS on their ability to communicate clearly and effectively in the English language. They must show their ability tobe descriptive and express themselves through the use of academic language appropriate to their grage level. Providing directions from a map, or explaining a sequence of events drawn from images, are common question types on the TELPAS. Making sure students always communicate with complete thoughts and sentences, show a clear sequence with a beginning, middle, and end to their story, and include as many descriptive details as they can, are key skills to build. Practicing with your child to retell a story in this manner will help them write in this manner, as well. REMINDER: All test areas are now taken online. Students will greatly benefit from additional TYPING practice at home. Typing Practice Link: [typing.com](typing.com) Parents can access the TELPAS Practice Test online and walk their child through some or all test questions. Chunking a few questions at a time helps the students focus on a few skills at a time. The TELPAS test is not timed and students have the full school day (up to 7 hours)to finish, if needed. Encourage your child to plan their thoughts, and write their answers out, before submitting a written or spoken response. Practice Test Link: Texas Assessment ( .gov) [https://www.texasassessment.gov](https://www.texasassessment.gov) › practice-tests Select the GREEN button: Sign in as a guest. Then, select grade level. Select: TELPAS Released Test. Select from the menu: 1-Spring 2023 Listening & Speaking Test 2-Spring 2023 Reading and Writing Test * Follow the test prompts to begin. The test is not saved and you will need to go through the same steps when you want to continue to practice. **Headsets with a microphone will be needed for the Speaking Practice Test. The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) is an annual assessment for emergent bilingual students in grades K-12 . TELPAS assesses English language proficiency in four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, & writing. Visit the web portal designed to provide families with information and resources to ensure the academic success of your bilingual child. Visit the Assessment Resources Section in [TXEL.org](TXEL.org) to find out how to help your child prepare for this assessment. Why Reading to Your Kids in Your Home Language Will Help Them Become Better Readers -By Lydia Breiseth As a parent, you may be wondering whether you should be reading to your children in Spanish or English. This article provides suggestions of ways that you can help your child develop his or her literacy skills in your family's native langu

FAQs

What are the TELPAS Listening & Speaking test dates for each grade?

The bulletin lists Feb. 26 for grades 2 and 8, Feb. 27 for grades 3 and 7, Feb. 28 for grades 4 and 6, and Feb. 29 for grade 5. March 1 is listed for make-ups.

What should students and parents know about online testing and practice?

All test areas are now taken online. Families are advised to use additional typing practice at home, access the TELPAS practice test online, and practice in small chunks so students focus on specific skills.

How does reading in a home language support learning English?

The bulletin explains that children read in their native language often learn to read in English more easily later. It also notes research findings that native-language exposure supports pre-literacy skills and understanding of the reading process.

Oct 2, 2026

Uploaded by Oliver