TELPAS

Students identified with limited English proficiency will be assigned an English proficiency level as per the Texas English Language Proficiency System (TELPAS). The levels of English proficiency are as follows:

Beginning Intermediate Advanced Advanced High

Each of the above proficiency levels are defined below:

Beginning: has little or no ability to understand/use English

Intermediate: has some ability to understand/use English

Advanced: has ability to engage in grade-appropriate in English with language support

Advanced High: has ability to engage in grade-appropriate in English with minimal language support.