THEDISTRICT2.0FORGETHEFUTURE - State Testing2024-2025 - Agenda - Bilingual Education, TELPAS, STAAR

Sep 30, 2026

State Testing 2024-2025 agenda outlining key requirements for Texas bilingual education and English learner assessment. Defines emergent bilingual (EB) and English proficient (EP), explains reclassification and exit criteria, and summarizes Equal Educational Opportunity obligations under the Texas Education Code. Provides a bilingual program definition and describes state-approved bilingual education models with goals and instructional approaches. Includes TELPAS overview covering purpose, eligible grade levels, participation, testing window (Feb 17–Mar 26), and testing locations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages58

Reading Time2 h 26 min

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Agenda

Bilingual Education

Terminology

Emergent bilingual (EB)

English proficient (EP)

Equal Educational Opportunity

Bilingual Education Program Definition

State-approved Bilingual Education Program Models

TELPAS

TELPAS General Information

THEDISTRICT2.0FORGETHEFUTURE- State Testing2024-2025 Agenda ● Bilingual Education ● TELPAS ● STAAR o Reading &Math # Bilingual Education # Terminology ## Emergent bilingual(EB) Reclassification A student who is in the process of acquiringEnglish and has another language as thestudent's primary language or home language;synonymous with English learner(EL),Englishlanguage learner(ELL)and limited Englishproficient(LEP) The process by which the languageproficiency assessment committee (LPAC)determines that an EB student has met theappropriate criteria to be classified asEP/non-EB/non-ELL/non-LEP. Exit ## English proficient (EP) The point at which an EB student has metreclassification criteria and no longer requiresbilingual or English as a second language(ESL)program services;student exits withparent or guardian approval. A student who has met reclassification criteriaand is no longer identified as EB; synonymous with non-EB,non-EL,non-ELL,and non-LEP.EP also means a student whohas never been identified as Emergentbilingual. # Equal Educational Opportunity To ensure equal educational opportunity,as required in the Texas Education Code (TEC), §1.002(a)and TEC 29.051,TAC Chapter 89 Subchapter BB 1201(a),policy states a schooldistrict shall: (1)identify students as emergent bilingual based on criteria established by the state; (2)provide bilingual education and ESL programs,as integral parts of the general programas described in the TEC,§4.002; (3)seek appropriately certified teaching personnel to ensure that emergent bilingualstudents are afforded full opportunity to master the essential knowledge and skillsrequired by the state;and (4)assess achievement for essential knowledge and skills in accordance with the TEC,Chapter 29,to ensure accountability for English learners and the schools that serve them. # Bilingual Education Program Definition A bilingual education program of instruction established by a schooldistrict shall be a full-time program of dual-language instruction(English and primary language)that provides for learning basic skillsin the primary language of the students enrolled in the program andfor carefully structured and sequenced mastery of English languageskills under TEC §29.055(a). # State-approved Bilingual Education Program Models | Program Model | Goal | Instruction | | --- | --- | --- | | Transitional bilingual/early exit | ·Primary language used as a
resource
·Full proficiency in English is
acquired to participate
equitably in school | ·Literacy and academic content in primary
language and English
·Teacher(s)certified in grade level/content
area and in bilingual education
·Primary language instruction decreases
as English is acquired | | Transitional bilingual/late exit | | | | Dual language immersion/one
way | ·Full proficiency in primary
language is attained
·Full proficiency in English is
attained to participate
equitably in school
·Full proficiency includes
grade-level literacy skills in
both languages | ·Literacy and academic content in primary
language and English
·Teacher(s)certified in grade level/content
area and in bilingual education(or paired
with an ESL certified teacher)
·At least half of instruction delivered in the
students'primary language for the
duration of the program | | Dual language immersion/two
way | | | CT FORGETHEFUTURE Who participates in our Bilingual Educationprogram: -All students coded as Emergent Bilingual -Students whose parents request placement inthat setting # TELPAS FORGETHEFUTURE # TELPAS General Information ● What is TELPAS? o The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System is an assessmentprogram for students in Texas public schools who are learning English. ● Who participates? o Only students in grades K-12 who hav

FAQs

What is emergent bilingual (EB) and how does reclassification work?

EB refers to a student acquiring English who has another language as the primary or home language. Reclassification is the process by which the LPAC determines the student meets criteria to be classified as EP/non-EB/non-ELL/non-LEP.

When does a student exit bilingual or ESL services to become English proficient (EP)?

A student exits when meeting reclassification criteria and no longer needs bilingual or ESL program services, with parent or guardian approval. EP also covers students no longer identified as EB or never identified as emergent bilingual.

What is TELPAS, who participates, and when is the 2024-2025 testing window?

TELPAS is the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System for students learning English in Texas public schools. Only students in grades K-12 identified as Emergent Bilingual participate, and the window is February 17 through March 26.

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