TELPAS 2014 Testing Window February 17 calibration window

TELPAS 2014

Testing Window �February 17 – calibration window opens � Writing samples can begin �March 17 – April 9 �April 4 – deadline to turn in writing samples and ratings to Kami �Tutorials �TELPAS Reading (2 nd – 5 th)

Fall ELPS-TELPAS Professional Development (For new teachers and new prospective raters -- recommended) Spring TELPAS Administration Procedures Training Covers holistic rating training requirements and procedures for conducting TELPAS New Raters Returning Raters Online Basic Training Course Online Calibration Activities Sets 1 and 2: Set 2 required if not successful on Set 1 TEA Student Assessment Division If not calibrated: Supplemental Holistic Rating Training Final Online Calibration Activity Set 3 Online Calibration Activities Sets 1 and 2: Set 2 required if not successful on Set 1 3

General TEA Definitions of New and Returning Raters who have completed K– 1 training but not 2– 12 training will be new raters if they switch to 2– 12 training, and vice versa. TEA Student Assessment Division 4

�Returning Calibration raters must complete Set 1 of online calibration activities (Set 2 is required if not successful on Set 1) https: //texas. pearson. desire 2 learn. com/ �Will not be open until February 17 �Page 14 manual – Online Basic training �Page 14 manual – online calibration �Calibration Key Points – page 18 manual �You can get out of calibration at any time and go back to training course if needed �Calibration information is available for campus and district coordinators, as well as TEA

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Online Calibration Activities � Both new and returning raters will calibrate ◦ All certified ESL teachers will need to calibrate whether you have ESL students this year or not. � There are three sets of online calibration activities. � Each calibration set contains 10 students to rate, and all holistically assessed language domains are represented in each set. (Refer to your PLDs) ◦ For K– 1: listening, speaking, reading, and writing ◦ For 2– 12: listening, speaking, and writing �A rater needs to rate at least 70 percent of the students correctly to demonstrate sufficient calibration. � Turn in certificate to Kami for calibration (all) and course completion (new rater) 7

TELPAS accountability �TELPAS has become a significant part of accountability. �It is more important than ever that TELPAS raters do their very best to be accurate. �TEA is monitoring the yearly progress of ELL students *Look at last year’s data

Rater Checklist �Attend training session �Complete holistic rating training requirements �Assemble and verify grades 2 -12 student writing collections �Rate your students – writing, speaking, listening, and reading (K&1 only) �Return ratings and writing samples to Kami by April 4

Writing Samples 2 nd – 12 th �Page 19 – 23 manual � 5 samples ◦ At least one narrative about a past event ◦ 2 academic writing samples (math, science, social studies) �Must assign on or after February 18 �Each sample must include the student’s name and date

What can NOT be included � Page 23 manual � Papers containing copied language from a textbook or other written source � Papers reflecting heavy use of a dictionary or thesaurus � Papers that show teacher’s correction � Papers polished through editing � Papers written primarily in the student’s native language � Worksheets or question-answer writing assignments � Papers that are brief, incomplete, or obviously rushed

Speaking, Listening, Reading, & Writing (K&1) �Listening – page 28 �Speaking – page 29 �Reading – page 29 (K&1 only) �Writing – page 30 �Collaboration is the KEY!! Procedures for Rating Students – page 33 manual

Composite score �TELPAS composite score has a new calculation formula. - Reading = 50% - Writing = 30% - Listening = 10% - Speaking = 10%

Reading 2 nd – 12 th �Online multiple choice test �Not timed �Heavy math and science vocabulary �There will be no sample questions � Online �To tutorial available improve scores, have students practice with math and science passages and focus on vocabulary

STAAR / TELPAS �Ratings on TELPAS affects the accommodations and tests students are allowed to take for STAAR ◦ Advanced High in reading will not allow students to take STAAR L

STAAR Any accommodations given to ELL students on STAAR reading or writing will exclude from being exited from the program