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State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)  \nThe STAAR program serves as the primary student assessment program in Texas public education.  \n\n| Component | Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Subject Matter / Grade | ● Grades 3–8: Reading Language Arts ( RLA) , Mathematics\u003Cbr>● Grades 5 & 8: Science\u003Cbr>● Grade 8: Social Studies\u003Cbr>● End-of-Course (EOC) : Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, U.S. History\u003Cbr>● Language Options: STAAR Spanish is available for RLA, Math, and Science in grades 3–5 for eligible students. |\n| Purpose | To measure the extent to which students have learned and are able to apply the defined knowledge and skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) at each tested grade, subject, or course. Used for federal and state accountability (A–F ratings) and to inform instructional practices. EOC assessments are also a high school graduation requirement. |\n| Source of Requirement | ● State Law: Texas Education Code (TEC) §39 .023(a) , (c) , and (l) .\u003Cbr>● Federal Law: Every Student Succeeds Act ( ESSA) requires annual assessment in specific grades and subjects. |\n| Amount of Time | Most STAAR assessments are allotted a four-hour time limit. English I and English II EOCs are allotted a five-hour time limit. Specific accommodations may adjust this time limit. |\n| Schedule | The state sets testing windows. School districts schedule specific testing dates within these established windows. (LINK to 26-27 Student Assessment Testing Calendar) |\n| Dissemination | Results are reported to parents online via the Texas Assessment Family Portal. |\n\nHighland  \nPark ISD  \n| Component | Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Format | Districts also release public reports, including the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) and Federal Report Card. |\n\n2. Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)  \n\n| Component | Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Subject Matter / Grade | English Language Proficiency in the domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (Grades K–12) . TELPAS Alternate is available for students with significant cognitive disabilities. |\n| Purpose | To assess the progress of Emergent Bilingual ( EB) students in Texas public schools as they acquire the English language. Fulfills a federal ESSA requirement and is utilized for state/federal accountability. Results assist the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) in making instructional decisions. |\n| Source of Requirement | ● State Law: Texas Education Code (TEC) §29.056.\u003Cbr>● Federal Law: Every Student Succeeds Act ( ESSA) mandates an annual English language proficiency assessment for all English learners. |\n| Amount of Time | TELPAS is primarily an online assessment with varying timing for different sections and grade levels. Reading and Writing components have time limits, whereas Listening and Speaking are typically untimed sessions. For Grades 2–12 , Reading and Writing components usually have a\u003Cbr>single-session time limit. |\n| Schedule | Testing Window: February 15-March 26 (applies to both TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate) . |\n| Dissemination Format | Results are reported to parents online via the Texas Assessment Family Portal. Proficiency ratings and composite scores are provided. |\n\nHighland  \nPark ISD  \n3. STAAR Alternate 2  \n\n| Component | Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Subject Matter / Grade | Academic performance in the same subjects as STAAR ( RLA, Math, Science, Social Studies, EOCs) aligned to the Alternate TEKS for students with significant cognitive disabilities. |\n| Purpose | To measure the academic progress of students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet ARD committee eligibility","cbCaieiTNIeVDktc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieiTNIeVDktc","pdf",204984,"English","# Texas State Required Assessments: Detailed Information\n## 1. State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)\n## 2. Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)\n## 3. STAAR Alternate 2\n## 4. Local Education Agency (LEA) Assessments","[{\"question\":\"What is STAAR and which grades and subjects does it assess?\",\"answer\":\"STAAR is Texas’ primary student assessment program. 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