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English Language Learners (ELL) Web Portal
The goal of the Texas English Language Learners Web Portal is to provide resources, tools, and training materials that are designed to support educators that serve the English language learners.
Related Links
Chapter 89. Adaptations for Special Populations Subchapter BB. Commissioner's Rules Concerning State Plan for Educating English Language Learners (PDF, 202 KB)
ELA/Reading/SLA/Reading Support Site
English Language Proficiency Standards (outside source)
Framework Manual for the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Process (outside source)
State Assessments for English Language Learners
TEC §29.051 - 29.064
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Documents
2012-2013 List of Approved Tests for the Assessment of LEP Students (PDF, 548 KB)
2012-2013 English Proficiency Exit Criteria Chart (PDF, 154 KB)
2013 Required Summer School Program
Limited English Proficient Decision Chart (PDF, 142 KB)
Process for Exiting LEP Students Receiving Special Education Services from Bilingual/ESL Programs (PDF, 184 KB)
Contacts
Susie Coultress
susie.coultress@tea.state.tx.us
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701-1401
(512) 463-9581
Roberto Manzo
roberto.manzo@tea.state.tx.us
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701-1401
(512) 463-9581
ESC Contacts
Curriculum Division
curriculum@tea.state.tx.us
(512) 463-9581