- Houston Independent School District
- Online Assessment
- TELPAS Online Testing
TELPAS / TELPAS ALTERNATE SUPPORT RESOURCES
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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 HISD established internal 2022-23 TELPAS/TELPAS ALT testing window is from
February 20th to March 10th.
- Week 1: February 20-24, 2023
- Week 2: February 27-March 3, 2023
- Week 3: March 6-10, 2023
- March 10, 2023, is the recommended 2023 TELPAS/TELPAS Alternate close date due to the 2023 spring Interim Assessments & STAAR Alternate 2 test administration windows)
- Spring Break: March 13-17, 2023 (No Testing)
- Make Ups & Final Entries: March 20-24, 2023
- Completion Reports Sent to Schools Offices: March 27-28, 2023
- HISD TELPAS Verification Window: March 29-31, 2023
Resource Details District and Campus Coordinator Resources (TEA) The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has switched the District and Campus Coordinator Manual to a searchable digital platform. Special Administration Request to test on Paper Due February 10, 2023
Link to instructionsMULTILINGUAL TELPAS Assessment Plan TEMPLATE All CTCs should complete the TELPAS Assessment Plan Template for their campus, store it in their testing binders, and submit at the appropriate link below.
Collect Responses- TELPAS PLAN ESO1
Collect Responses- TELPAS PLAN ESO2
Collect Responses- TELPAS PLAN ESO3
Collect Responses- TELPAS PLAN MSO
Collect Responses- TELPAS PLAN HSO
Collect Responses- TELPAS PLAN RISE
Test Security
Test Security PPT - PowerPoint to be used by campus personnel. CTCs should also complete the Test Security Training and the training affidavit.
Test Security Supplement - HISD Test Security Manual.
The flowchart provided was designed to accompany the TEA Instructions for Years in U.S. Schools Data Collection.
TELPAS Manuals
STATE TESTING UPDATES TELPAS Updates
Rating, Assembling, and Verifying. Link to Learning Management System (LMS) login:
https://learningmanager.adobe.com/pearson-lms-tx/loginEditable TELPAS Student Rating Roster
*SPECIAL ADMINISTRATION: Writing Collection Cover Sheet and Verification Checklist
TELPAS BEFORE TESTING Checklist Checklist of all TELPAS tasks TELPAS Calendar 2023 Calendar with Activities and Recommended Deadlines TEA TELPAS Alternate Resources TELPAS Alternate Resources TELPAS ALT Participation Form This form should be on file for all qualifying students. Collaboration from campus SPED dept. will be necessary. 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.
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Resource Details Calendar Key Dates All the TELPAS key dates and completion dates for Spring 2023. Test Security Documents for State Testing Use this link for Oaths and Seating Charts (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. 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 Navigation
TIDE navigation video (14 min, January 2023)
Quick Reference Guide
TIDE RemindersTIDE 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, CambiumTIDE Task Cards and Videos
Downloading the student list from TIDE and filter in Excel
Click here for Video (10 min, Jan 2023) - Click here for Task CardAdding a missing student to TIDE
Click here for Video (3 min) - Click here for Task CardVerify and update student information in TIDE
Click here for Video (5 min)
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/DataFileinfoCTC 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 
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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 versionPlease use the link to document online testing disruptions.
TELPAS Progress Reports
Status Reports by TSDS ID
This report posts near-real-time.
TIDE > on green pane Monitoring Test Progress > Search Students by TSDS ID
Link to Task CardMerging the student list with the TELPAS progress report
This merge will show which students have not taken the TELPAS tests in grades 2 to 12. It will also show the status of the tests already started.
Bulk File Upload for Years in US Schools
Years in US Schools will be uploaded by the District. Should you need to make an additional upload, you may use this task card.
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Resource Details TIDE Tasks Verify Years in US Schools
Click here for Video (6 min) - Click here for Task CardThe Holistic Ratings Upload Template
(Video Coming Soon)ENTERING & UPLOADING THE HOLISTIC RATINGS FROM THE TEMPLATE TASK CARD (Coming Soon)
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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Resource Details Checking Results A4E Dashboards
Use the A4E dashboards to check results. Results will be posted in A4E within one or two days after June 29, 2023 for TELPAS and after April 28, 2023 for TELPAS Alternate.
Student and Family Portal
https://www.texasassessment.gov/families.html
Results will be posted in the Student and Family Portal on July 5, 2023 for TELPAS and after May 3, 2023 for TELPAS Alternate.
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This support page can be reached at www.HoustonISD.org/TELPASinfo
