You may be able to find attractive prices on less urgently needed items if you wait for the back-to-school rush to blow over a bit. "Prices on those at Target, Walmart and Staples tend to be pretty decent and you know students are going to be using those immediately." "Things on the supply list like notebooks and writing utensils are the kinds of things to go ahead and buy," says Ramhold. But not everything needs to be purchased right this second. View archived TELPAS files no longer in use.When considering what your kid needs for the upcoming school year, it's easy to think about all the things they'll need from Labor Day through June.
TELPAS FAQs for Parents– Spanish (PDF posted on 12/8/20).TELPAS FAQs for Parents– English (PDF posted on 12/8/20).Use the following links to access parent resources: Scoring Process for TELPAS Speaking Responses (PDF posted 3/21/22).TELPAS Speaking Scoring Guide Grades 9- 12 Spring 2020 (PDF posted 9/10/21).TELPAS Speaking Scoring Guide Grades 6- 8 Spring 2020 (PDF posted 9/10/21).TELPAS Speaking Scoring Guide Grades 4- 5 Spring 2020 (PDF posted 9/10/21).TELPAS Speaking Scoring Guide Grades 2- 3 Spring 2020 (PDF posted 9/10/21).Special Administration Request Decision Making Flowchart (PDF posted 12/10/21).TELPAS Four-Point Speaking Rubric (PDF, large format).TELPAS Four-Point Speaking Rubric (PDF).
TELPAS Grades 2-12 Listening and Speaking Blueprint (PDF).TELPAS Grades 10-12 Reading Blueprint (PDF).TELPAS Grades 8-9 Reading Blueprint (PDF).
TELPAS Grades 6-7 Reading Blueprint (PDF).TELPAS Grades 4-5 Reading Blueprint (PDF).Use the links below to access the TELPAS test blueprints, speaking rubrics, and the Special Administration Request Decision Making Flowchart. Annotated Examples of Student Writing (PDF).Glossary of Terms Used in TELPAS Holistic Rating Training.2021–2022 Holistic Rating Training Requirements (PPT updated 12/16/21).2021–2022 Holistic Rating Training Requirements (PDF updated 12/16/21).Use the links below to access other rating training resources: Grades 2–12 Writing Collection Overview (PDF updated 09/21/21).Grades 2–12 Writing Collection Overview (PPT updated 09/21/21).Introductory Training on the PLDs Grades 2–12 (PDF updated 09/21/21).Introductory Training on the PLDs Grades 2–12 (PPT updated 09/21/21).Introductory Training on the PLDs Grades K–1 (PDF updated 09/21/21).Introductory Training on the PLDs Grades K–1 (PPT updated 09/21/21).Making the ELPS-TELPAS Connection Grades K–12 Overview (PDF updated 09/21/21).Making the ELPS-TELPAS Connection Grades K–12 Overview (PPT updated 09/21/21).Use the links below to access rater training presentations: Use the links below to access presentations and other documents that can be used for training: TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate Educator Guide (updated 1/3/22).Use the link below to access information about TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate: To view all English learner (EL) resources related to state assessments, visit the EL webpage. For assistance on the implementation of state and federal guidance regarding program services for ELs, visit the English Learner Support Division webpage General Information TEA designed the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) and TELPAS Alternate to assess the progress that Emergent Bilingual (EB) students, also referred to as English learners (ELs), make in learning the English language. Student Assessment Home | Assessment A–Z Directory | Contact Student Assessment | TELPAS Alternate