Aldridge Elementary School 720 Pleasant Valley Lane Richardson, TX 75080 Fax: 469-752-0001 Phone: 469-752-0000 AntréShawn Buhl, Principal

Dear Parent,

Spring 2018

Texas students who are designated as Limited English Proficient (LEP) will be assessed annually for progress in learning the English language. In response to federal testing requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has developed the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS). This system consists of reading tests, listening and speaking tests and holistically rated assessments of listening, speaking, reading (for K-1 students), and writing (for grades 2-12). TELPAS is administered to all LEP students, including LEP students who do not participate in a bilingual or English as a second language (ESL) program because of parental denial. The TELPAS Reading is a state-level measure of current reading proficiency levels and annual progress in learning to read English. Holistic ratings are teacher assessments of writing in grades 2-12 and listening, speaking, reading, and writing in grades K-1. Together they provide an annual measure of student growth. Students at Aldridge Elementary will take: Assessment given

Grade

Date of Testing

Listening/Speaking

2nd

March 6th

Reading

2nd

March 21st

Listening/Speaking

3rd

March 7th

Reading

3rd

March 28th

Listening/Speaking

4th & 5th

March 8th

Reading

4th & 5th

March 25th

Reading

2nd

March 21st

Make Up Days

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March 9th

A trained certified rater will rate your child using the holistic TELPAS observation assessment system between February 26, 2018-April 6, 2018. Results of the TELPAS will be sent to parents in the fall. As always, we wish to keep parents involved and informed about student programs. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely,

Ms. Buhl Ms. Buhl Principal