ELPS in Action at Travis

ELPS in Action

Fast-Track to Classroom Implementation

Multilingual &Migrant Department

Is learning English difficult?

Read the statements below and identify the one that best reflects your current level of understanding of the ELPS. Rate yourself on the following scale: 1. This will be my first in-depth exposure to the ELPS. 2. I am somewhat familiar with the ELPS. 3. I understand what the ELPS are and why they are significant. 4. I could explain to someone else what the ELPS are, how they are organized, and what they require. Reflect on your selection and use the sentence stem below: I selected level ____ because____.

Content Objectives:

I will identify and explain how the implementation of Chapter 74.4 supports English learners (EBs) in content area instruction.

Language Objectives:

I will use academic language to discuss and write about how Chapter 74.4 supports English learners in content instruction.

Language ObjectivesLanguage Domain Focus:

Speaking-focused: I will use sentence stems and academic vocabulary to discuss how Chapter 74.4 supports English learners in content instruction during group discussions. Writing-focused: I will write a short explanation using academic vocabulary to describe how Chapter 74.4 supports English learners in the classroom.

Language ObjectivesLanguage Domain Focus:

Listening-focused: I will listen for key ideas about Chapter 74.4 and take notes using a graphic organizer. Reading-focused: I will read and annotate a summary of Chapter 74.4 to identify how it supports English learners.

What strategies have I used so far that help keep students engaged?

I noticed....

What strategies did I use to introduce the objectives that would keep students engaged?

I noticed....

• Shared explicit content and language objective
• Chorally read
• Color coded key words
• Asked questions
• Sentence Stems
• Signal

Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter §74.4

• The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) outline English language proficiency level descriptors and student expectations for EBs.

• School districts are required to implement ELPS as an integral part of each subject in the required curriculum.

2025-2026

2026-2027

2026-2027

What do EB Students Need?

Linguistic Accommodations

Emergent bilingual students are at different stages of English language development and therefore need varying levels of linguistic accommodations that are communicated, sequenced, and scaffolded to effectively access content in English instruction as they acquire the English language according to Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 74, Subchapter A, Section §74.4(b)(2).

Why do we need to implement ELPS?

Get your index card:

Write two reasons why we need to implement ELPS in the classroom?

ELPS should be implemented in the classroom because _______.

Why do we need to implement ELPS?

The two goals of ELPS implementation are second language acquisition and quality content-area instruction.

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Time to get your lessons and write your content and language objectives.

Self-Reflection

The two (2) takeaways I learned today are....

Asking the RIGHT Questions.

What needs to be considered in the planning/differentiating for EBs?

Effective Teaching Begins with Effective Planning.

How do you PLAN instruction for EB students?

• How can I tap into my students’ prior knowledge to introduce this content?
• Do I need to build background knowledge?

• Which key words are associated with this content?
• Which scaffolds (visuals, sentence frames/stems, word banks) will support students in USING the language needed for this lesson?
• What technology and resources do I have available to support instruction in all language domains? (viewing, listening, reading, writing, speaking)

• Which language domains do my students need the most support with?
• What can be expected from students at each English proficiency level?
• How will my students SHOW what they’ve learned?
• What’s the learning target (end goal) and product (speaking or writing)?

"Do what you can with what you have, where you are!"

Theodore Roosevelt

Thank you for your time & attention!

Dr. Azineth Buan abuan@paisd.org 409-989-6104

ELPS Framework

As we continue to explore the ELPS, we will discover how the ELPS framework uses the following terminology: academic language linguistically accommodated communicated sequenced scaffolded

Reminder: PFS

What does explicit instruction look like?

Let's Talk STRATEGIES!

To significantly enhance language acquisition and performance on TELPAS, the teacher MUST intentionally plan and implement strategies for the following:

• Intentional Visuals
• Academic Vocabulary

• Structured Conversations

Why do EBs need visuals?

Intentional Visuals.

Interactive Word Walls

What vocabulary should be used?

1. Start with your grade level/standards (TEKS).
2. Determine what students need to know.
3. Your TEKS will reveal vocabulary that is critical for your students to master.

Think with the end in mind!

• Aligning with the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) is crucial for preparing students for the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).

• Incorporating academic vocabulary, intentional visuals, and structured conversations into lessons can significantly enhance language acquisition and performance on TELPAS.