Instructional Models
The Bilingual Education web page will provide you with information on curriculum, assessment, rules, etc.
Resources
- ELPS Resources
The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), as required by 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 74, Subchapter A, §74.4, outline English language proficiency level descriptors and student expectations for English language learners (ELLs). School districts are required to implement ELPS as an integral part of each subject in the required curriculum.
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Prekindergarten Prepares - English
Listos Para Kinder - Spanish
A comprehensive toolkit for parents/educators on the prekindergarten program.
For parents - benefits of attending prekindergarten, eligibility, a healthy child and how find a school
For educators - a toolkit, best practices and advice as well as the prekindergarten guidelines.
- Project Tesoro
Project TESORO provides statewide professional staff development opportunities focusing on successful research-based practices for those serving limited English proficient students at each education service center and districts with high populations of LEP students.
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Reading/Comprehension Skills for Grades K-6
- a critical component of the Spanish Language Arts and Reading standards, in Spanish
- Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines - English
The Texas Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Guidelines were developed to help educators provide all preschool children with the proper foundations for school success. Embedded with the guidelines are instructional techniques and child behaviors that are specific to ELL children.
- Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines - Spanish
The Texas Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Guidelines were developed to help educators provide all preschool children with the proper foundations for school success. Embedded with the guidelines are instructional techniques and child behaviors that are specific to ELL children.
- Web-based Training
This web-based interactive is a professional development tool to orient and provide educators an introduction to the 2008 Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
- Academic Vocabulary for 5th-7th Grade ELLs in Texas
This booklet serves as a resource for classroom teachers in Texas who work with the English language learner (ELL) population. Words included were selected from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), with the aim of identifying vocabulary that will help students learn content and skills represented on statewide assessments.
- ELPS Resources
The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), as required by 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 74, Subchapter A, §74.4, outline English language proficiency level descriptors and student expectations for English language learners (ELLs). School districts are required to implement ELPS as an integral part of each subject in the required curriculum.
- Project Tesoro
Project TESORO provides statewide professional staff development opportunities focusing on successful research-based practices for those serving limited English proficient students at each education service center and districts with high populations of LEP students.
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Reading/Comprehension Skills for Grades K-6
- a critical component of the Spanish Language Arts and Reading standards, in Spanish
- Science and Technology for English Language Learners Achieving Results (STELLAR)
Science and Technology for English Language Learners Achieving Results in Science (STELLAR) provides high-quality professional development for teachers and instructional leaders to improve science achievement for English language learners. STELLAR supports the innovative use of instructional technology in science classrooms and seeks to identify promising practices for improving science teaching and learning for English language learners. STELLAR is a LEP-SSI funded project.
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Texas A&M Online Bilingual/ESL Preparation Courses
The Online Bilingual/ESL Certification Prep Courses, offered by the Bilingual Education Program at Texas A&M University, can help you develop knowledge and skills for teaching English language learners (ELLs). Educators who participate in either of these continuing education courses will increase their knowledge base for teaching ELLs and will learn to design effective instruction for ELLs. The Bilingual course provides comprehensive coverage of teacher competencies tested on the TExES Bilingual Supplemental #164 and TExES Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) – Spanish #190 Examinations. The ESL course provides comprehensive coverage of the teacher competencies tested on the TExES ESL Supplemental Examination #154.
- TEA Sponsored Resources
The following resources provide additional information regarding implementation of programs that support English language learners (ELLs).
- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in Spanish
This site will provide you with information on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Spanish for Kindergarten through Grade 6.
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Texas Math and Science Diagnostic System (TMSDS)
TMSDS is a web-based TEKS-aligned diagnostic assessment system in English and Spanish that covers grades 3 – 8 in mathematics and science as well as Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. TMSDS provides password-protected online student test-taking and other assessment security options. With TMSDS educators gain fast, easy, and regular access to diagnostic data on students' progress in order to accurately adapt instruction and utilize resources to meet student needs. TMSDS is provided at no cost to Texas school districts and charter schools. (Science items in Spanish will be available in Spring 2011).
- Academic Vocabulary for 5th-7th Grade ELLs in Texas
This booklet serves as a resource for classroom teachers in Texas who work with the English language learner (ELL) population. Words included were selected from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), with the aim of identifying vocabulary that will help students learn content and skills represented on statewide assessments.
- Achieve Texas
AchieveTexas is designed to help students (and their parents) make wise education choices. It is based on the belief that the curricula of the 21st century should combine rigorous academics with relevant career education. When schools integrate academic and technical education, students can see the "usefulness" of what they are learning. The system also facilitates a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary opportunities.
- A+RISE, the first state adopted online instructional materials is a series of practical, research-based instructional strategies aligned to the Texas English Language Proficiency Standards. (only available for educators in grades 9-12)
- College and Career Readiness Standards
The purpose of the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) program is to identify and define the competencies and skills graduating high school students must posses in order to be successful in higher education and beyond.
- ELPS Resources
The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), as required by 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 74, Subchapter A, §74.4, outline English language proficiency level descriptors and student expectations for English language learners (ELLs). School districts are required to implement ELPS as an integral part of each subject in the required curriculum.
- Own Your Own Future
In 2010, GEAR UP launched a new college and career readiness website called Own Your Own Future. Designed to provide students a web destination for short-but-informative materials aimed at preparing them to enter and succeed in college, the site also includes an educator section with activities that can be used in classrooms (as well as a resource section for parents). There are regular updates with new videos, activities and informational materials—so the site will grow right along with the students.
- Project LUCHA
LUCHA is an innovative K-16 Education Center initiative designed to help secondary Spanish-speaking English language learners transition into public schools, thereby helping them to achieve success in school, college, and life.
- Project LUCHA Overview Webinar
- Project LUCHA Overview Webinar
- Science and Technology for English Language Learners Achieving Results (STELLAR)
Science and Technology for English Language Learners Achieving Results in Science (STELLAR) provides high-quality professional development for teachers and instructional leaders to improve science achievement for English language learners. STELLAR supports the innovative use of instructional technology in science classrooms and seeks to identify promising practices for improving science teaching and learning for English language learners. STELLAR is a LEP-SSI funded project.
- State Graduation Requirements
This site will provide you with information regarding the Texas high school graduation requirements.
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Texas A&M Online Bilingual/ESL Preparation Courses
The Online Bilingual/ESL Certification Prep Courses, offered by the Bilingual Education Program at Texas A&M University, can help you develop knowledge and skills for teaching English language learners (ELLs). Educators who participate in either of these continuing education courses will increase their knowledge base for teaching ELLs and will learn to design effective instruction for ELLs. The Bilingual course provides comprehensive coverage of teacher competencies tested on the TExES Bilingual Supplemental #164 and TExES Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) – Spanish #190 Examinations. The ESL course provides comprehensive coverage of the teacher competencies tested on the TExES ESL Supplemental Examination #154.
- TEA Sponsored Resources
The following resources provide additional information regarding implementation of programs that support English language learners (ELLs).
- Texas GEAR UP
The GEAR UP Program is created to enhance early college awareness, access, and readiness for Texas students. To achieve these goals, the project focuses on four major areas: Student and family information access and early intervention
* Advanced academic opportunities
* Educator preparation and quality
* Family and community support.
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Texas Math and Science Diagnostic System (TMSDS)
TMSDS is a web-based TEKS-aligned diagnostic assessment system in English and Spanish that covers grades 3 – 8 in mathematics and science as well as Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. TMSDS provides password-protected online student test-taking and other assessment security options. With TMSDS educators gain fast, easy, and regular access to diagnostic data on students' progress in order to accurately adapt instruction and utilize resources to meet student needs. TMSDS is provided at no cost to Texas school districts and charter schools. (Science items in Spanish will be available in Spring 2011).
Download Project LUCHA webinar transcript | Runtime: 30 min.
This informational webinar provides an explanation of the Project LUCHA™ services: 1) Transcript Obtainment & Analysis for Students from Mexico; 2) Content Courses in Spanish and English; and 3) Materials and Online Resources for Parents and Teachers in Spanish and English; as well as a brief overview of steps for implementation.
JOIN THE TEA BILINGUAL/ESL LISTSERV
The following video segments highlight classroom instructional strategies and were created to assist teachers in making grade-level content more accessible and enable limited English proficiency students to gain content area knowledge necessary to meet grade-level performance standards in the areas of mathematics, science, reading, and social studies.
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English I for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL I) and English II for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL II)
Students identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency, as defined by Students identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency, as defined by 19 TAC§74.4(d) relating to English Language Proficiency Standards may be enrolled in ESOL I and ESOL II. Under the new graduation requirements adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE) in March 2010, LEP students that successfully complete ESOL I and ESOL II may satisfy the English I and English II graduation requirements. Students who take ESOL I and/or ESOL II to satisfy their English I and/or English II requirement(s) are required to take the English I and/or English II End of Course (EOC) exam as part of their graduation requirements.
Information regarding determination of proficiency level of beginning or intermediate will be available on the website soon as well as frequently asked questions regarding ESOL and ESOL II.