TELPAS SUPPORT RESOURCES

This support page can be reached at this vanity URL: www.HoustonISD.org/TELPASinfo

The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) assesses the progress that limited English proficient (LEP) students, also referred to as English Learners (ELs) and Emergent Bilingual (EB) students make in learning the English language. Texas annually assesses the English language proficiency of students who have been identified as Emergent Bilingual in four language domains — listening, speaking, reading, and writing in grades K-12. This includes EBs whose parents have declined bilingual or English as a Second Language (ESL) program services.

The 2021-22 TELPAS testing window is from February 21 to April 1.

Training

Resource	Details
Training Dates	CTCs must complete the mandatory self-paced course: "TELPAS/ TELPAS ALT Test Administration", OneSource course # 1464092. CTCs may also complete the Optional TELPAS live Workshops on Policy and Testing Logistics. Policy workshops will be on Jan 18, 19, and 20. Testing Logistics workshops will be on Jan 25, 26, and 27. Both workshops are from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. OneSouce course # 1464061. Training dates are updated in "This Week in Testing".
Training Recordings	TELPAS - TELPAS ALT Logistics - January 27
Training PowerPoints	2022 TELPAS Overview PPT 2022 TELPAS Policy PPT 2022 TELPAS Testing Logistics PPT
TELPAS Manuals	TELPAS Rater Manual TELPAS ALT Manual TELPAS Testing Administrator Manual
Rating, Assembling, and Verifying.	Where do raters go to get trained and calibrated? Click here for Video Link to Learning Management System (LMS) login https://tx.tms.pearson.com/ TELPAS Student Rating Roster Editable TELPAS Student Rating Roster Writing Collection Cover Sheet and Verification Checklist Calibration Session Roster
TELPAS Checklist	Checklist of all TELPAS tasks
TELPAS Proposed Calendar 2022	Calendar with Activities and Recommended Deadlines
TEA District and Campus Coordinator Resources (DCCR)	TEA reference
TELPAS FAQ	Frequently asked questions and answers (FAQ).
RECORDING TELPAS RESPONSES VIDEO RECORDING TELPAS RESPONSES VIDEO	This Spanish Version video is intended to help campuses train students on how to record their responses (attempt 1 and attempt 2) for the Listening and Speaking TELPAS Online Assessment. This English Version video is intended to help campuses train students on how to record their responses (attempt 1 and attempt 2) for the Listening and Speaking TELPAS Online Assessment.

Before Testing

Resource	Details
Key Dates	All the TELPAS key dates and recommended completion dates for 2022.
Test Security Documents for State Testing	Use this link for Oaths, Seating Charts, and Materials Control Forms (as needed).
eSubmission	Use this link to submit your oaths. After testing, you will use this link to submit your seating charts.
TIDE Access Request - CTC/FAC Designation Form	CTC/FAC designation form to be completed by the campus Principal. After completion of the form by the Principal, the CTC will be added to TIDE/Cambium within 24 hours.
State Oath	Please use the oath found at this link. It is on one page, landscape format.
TIDE and Technology Resources	Login TIDE Login for staff: https://tx.tide.cambiumast.com/ Practice site for students: https://txpt.cambiumtds.com/student/ Students may accept the default "Guest User" and "Guest Session" and click Sign In. TX Secure Browser for student testing Check Wi-Fi and run Network Diagnostics Troubleshooting Proctor Guide: Checking for "20H2" image in Windows and Troubleshooting Re-imaging instructions for Windows Powerwashing instructions for Chromebook Headsets Recommended headsets for TELPAS TIDE Overview TIDE Overview video (11 min) Quick Reference Guide TIDE Reminders TIDE User Roles and Permissions NOTE: To add ratings via the Data Entry Interface (DEI), the CTC can add users and give them the role of "Online Test Administrator" or "Student Data Assistant". To update demographics like the Emergent Bilingual Indicator or Years in US Schools, the user will need the CTC role. TIDE User Guide from the vendor, Cambium TIDE Task Cards and Videos Downloading the student list from TIDE Click here for Video (3 min) - Click here for Task Card Adding a missing student to TIDE Click here for Video (3 min) - Click here for Task Card Verify the Emergent Bilingual code, Years in US Schools, and print a student list Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task Card Create a Test Session Click here for Video (7 min) Print Test Tickets Click here for Video (5 min) Downloading a Student List for TELPAS Testers Click here for Video (2 min) Optional bulk file upload of Emergent Bilingual codes and Years in US Schools. The CTC must use the "Additional Student Fields" file. For support resources and training videos, please refer to: www.HoustonISD.org/DataFileinfo
CTC Open Forum	Visit the CTC Open Forum for the latest updates and to ask questions.
"This Week in Testing" newsletter	Link to the folder in the CTC Open Forum containing the weekly newsletter.
Book a Remote Support Session or Support Visit	Book a remote support session or an on-site support visit to check the network and devices.

During Testing

Resource	Details
TX Secure Browser for student testing	Instructions on how students log in.
Electronic Device Advisory Form	Form campuses use for students acknowledging electronic device policy. English version Spanish version
Testing Disruption Form	Please use the link to document online testing disruptions.
TELPAS STATUS REPORT VIDEO	This video explains the steps to follow to search by the TSDS ID numbers.
TELPAS STATUS REPORTS	Please use the link to determine which report is best for you to run for your TELPAS Testing to see which students have submitted their test. We recommend searching by the TSDS ID numbers, but you can also use the first and last options. The third and fourth reports are overnight reports (24 hours).
TELPAS BULK FILE UPLOAD FOR YEARS IN US SCHOOLS	This Task Card explains the steps to make a bulk file upload into TIDE.

Before the Testing Window Closes

Resource	Details
TIDE Tasks	Verify Years in US Schools Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task Card Enter Holistic Ratings in the Data Entry Interface (DEI) Click here for Video (13 min) ENTERING DEI ON TELPAS ALT TASK CARD ENTRING DEI ON TELPAS TASK CARD Apply Score Codes, if applicable (A-Absent or O-Other-Illness-Cheating) Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task Card TEA scoring information in the DCCR

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Details

TIDE Tasks

Verify Years in US Schools
Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task Card

Enter Holistic Ratings in the Data Entry Interface (DEI)
Click here for Video (13 min)

ENTERING DEI ON TELPAS ALT TASK CARD

ENTRING DEI ON TELPAS TASK CARD

Apply Score Codes, if applicable (A-Absent or O-Other-Illness-Cheating)
Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task Card
TEA scoring information in the DCCR

After the Testing Window Closes

Resource	Details
Checking Results	A4E Dashboards https://a4e.houstonisd.org/ Use the A4E dashboards to check results. Results will be posted in A4E within one or two days after May 27, 2022 for TELPAS and after May 6, 2022 for TELPAS Alternate. Click here for Video (2 min) Student and Family Portal https://www.texasassessment.gov/families.html Results will be posted in the Student and Family Portal on June 2, 2022 for TELPAS and after May 6, 2022 for TELPAS Alternate.

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Checking Results

A4E Dashboards

https://a4e.houstonisd.org/

Use the A4E dashboards to check results. Results will be posted in A4E within one or two days after May 27, 2022 for TELPAS and after May 6, 2022 for TELPAS Alternate.

Click here for Video (2 min)

Student and Family Portal

https://www.texasassessment.gov/families.html

Results will be posted in the Student and Family Portal on June 2, 2022 for TELPAS and after May 6, 2022 for TELPAS Alternate.

Student Assessment