Bilingual/ESL/Title III/Migrant
February 2023 Issue
Updates and Resources!
Please take the time to read this issue of the newsletter for updates and resources regarding emergent bilingual and migrant students in your district.
Scholarships Now Available!
There is also a scholarship available for paraprofessionals who currently work in a compensatory education program and do not hold a bachelor's degree.
Upcoming PD Opportunities...Don't Miss out!
Topic: TELPAS Training for New Raters K-1
Date: Friday, February 10, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Topic: Title III Spring Round Table Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Topic: English Learner Program Implementation
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Be on the lookout for our Summer PD Opportunities! Information coming soon!
Upcoming TEA PD/Meeting Opportunities
Date: Friday, March 3, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Resources: 3/3/23 Registration / Agenda / Recorded Link
TELPAS Key Dates
TELPAS ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS
There's still time to practice!
Students can click on TELPAS Practice to log in.
**Click on the buttons below for wonderful TELPAS Parent Tips in English and Spanish.
TELPAS Administrator Manual 2023
TELPAS Rater Manual 2023
TELPAS Alt Administrator Manual 2023
TELPAS Parent Resources
Use the links below to access parent resources:
- FAQs for Parents– English (PDF 12/8/20)
- FAQs for Parents– Spanish (PDF 12/8/20)
- Parent Tips- English (PDF 02/06/19)
- Parent Tips- Spanish (PDF 02/06/19)
LPAC Guidance and Resources - Current Year
Check out the English Learner Web Portal TXEL.ORG for continuously updated resources for Teachers, Leaders, Parents & Families of Emergent Bilingual Students/ English learners, and Community Partners.
Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Guidance and Resources - Current School Year
LPAC February Activities
- Revisit English Learner Instructional Accommodations Checklist and update based on the linguistic and academic progression of EBs.
- Identify designated supports routinely used in the classroom and recommend for state assessment purposes.
- Schedule and conduct middle-of-year (MOY) LPAC decision-making meetings for EBs in grades 3-12.
- Conduct TELPAS required rater activities in the LMS.
- Conduct required TELPAS window activities.
** Provide LPAC Framework training for new LPAC members.
On-going activities:
- Schedule LPAC meeting(s) for new enrollee(s) within four weeks of initial enrollment.
- Monitor linguistic and academic progress for EBs.
- Collaborate with special programs, such as special education, gifted/talented, etc. to ensure student success.
- Ensure PEIMS data is up-to-date and accurate.
- Provide professional development.
Parent Engagement
Family Engagement Event - Registration Now Open
9:00 am - 11:00 am
TEA will send hosting link upon registration. Any district hosting the Family Engagement Event on this day is in compliance with state requirement. Please keep all documentation (i.e. flyer, sign-in sheets, etc.) for your records.
Community Engagement
Resources to help facilitate collaboration between community partners, schools, and families of English learners to positively impact academic success.
Other languages are available through the S’more newsletter.
CAFE CON LECHE - Community Café Activity
https://www.mycafeconleche.com/road-to-college/
Migrant
Javier De Leon
940-322-6928
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Raquel Oxford
940-322-6928