Professional Development

According to Federal Statute under ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act), entities providing effective professional development for Texas educators who serve English learners shall offer professional development that is...

designed to improve the instruction and assessment of English learners;
designed to enhance the ability of such teachers, principals, and other school leaders to understand and implement curricula, assessment practices and measures, and instructional strategies for English learners;
effective in increasing children’s English language proficiency or substantially increasing the subject matter knowledge, teaching knowledge, and teaching skills of such teachers; and
of sucient intensity and duration to have a positive and lasting impact on the teachers’ performance in the classroom.

SEC. 3115. [20 U.S.C. 6825] SUBGRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES

Instructional Methods for Teachers of Emergent Bilingual Students: Learning from Texas Teachers

Click on the topics below to see a collection of videos that highlight content-based language instructional methods demonstrated by Texas teachers of emergent bilingual students within bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL) programs.

This will be an ongoing collection of videos. Check back often for new videos!

If you would like to submit a video, please fill out the form link (PDF) to find out next steps.

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Professional Development Resources

Educator Certification

Resources and training for ESL Certification

Resources and training for Bilingual Certification

For information on teacher certification requirements for bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL) programs, see the scenario chains below:

Do You Have A Question Regarding Certification?

Please contact the division of Educator Certification regarding certification issues at 512-936-8400 or via their help desk.

Leadership Connection

Resources and tools by category designed specifically for LEA administrators and campus leaders to stay up to date on the latest legislative changes and TEA updates.

Web Page Resources

Resources and training for Texas English Language Proficiency Standards for educators.

Engagement resources to support LEAs in offering parent, family, and community engagement activities to families of English learners/immigrant students.

Training resources for Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) members for educators and parents and family members.

Guidance and resources outlining the responsibilities that LEAs have in providing equitable Title III, Part A services to eligible PNP school's English learners/immigrant students, their teachers, and other educational personnel.

Educator support for young students whose primary language is not English.

Resources and support in welcoming, enrolling, and instructing immigrant children and youth while ensuring an appropriate use of Title III funds.

Instructional Resources

The Curriculum Division provides state level support, information and non-regulatory guidance to school administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, and students regarding general curriculum laws and rules, particularly with respect to TEKS- and ELPS-based instruction, graduation requirements, options for offering courses, and award of credit.

The division is also responsible for supporting development and implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the foundation and enrichment curriculum.

Early Childhood

CLI Engage is the comprehensive professional development platform for public school pre-k and Head Start teachers in Texas, providing free access to Texas School Ready! tools and resources.

Understand how to design early childhood instruction to meet the needs of young English learners' (ELs) language development and examine the critical areas of academic success.

Title III Early Childhood Education for English Learners.

Download the companion tool to the Title III Early Childhood Education for English Learners

For resources and trainings available, visit the TEA Early Childhood Education Educator Resources web page.

Elementary

Academic Vocabulary for 5th-7th Grade English Learners in Texas

This booklet serves as a resource for classroom teachers in Texas who work with the English learner population. Words included were selected from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), with the aim of identifying vocabulary that will help students learn content and skills represented on statewide assessments.

TEKS for elementary ( English, Spanish)

Reading/Comprehension Skills for Grades K-6

A critical component of the Spanish Language Arts and Reading standards, in Spanish.

Secondary

State Graduation Requirements - This site provides information regarding the Texas high school graduation requirements.

TEKS for secondary ( English, Spanish)

FAQ-LOTE

In accordance with TEC §28.0051 and TAC §74.12(b)(5)(F), a student may satisfy one credit of the two LOTE credits required for graduation by successfully completing a dual language immersion program at elementary school. To successfully complete a dual language immersion program, a student must satisfy the following three requirements

The student must have participated in a dual language immersion program for at least five consecutive school years.
The student must achieve high levels of academic competence as demonstrated by performance of meets or masters grade level on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) in English and Spanish, as applicable.
The student must achieve proficiency in both English and a language other than English as demonstrated by scores of proficient or higher in the reading and speaking domains on language proficiency or achievement tests in both languages.

Award of credit for completion of the dual language immersion program at an elementary school

The award of credit must be clearly indicated on the student’s academic achievement record (AAR) using the appropriate high school course PEIMS code. The second credit of LOTE must be in the same language as the successfully completed dual language immersion program.

Seal of Biliteracy

Texas does not award a Seal of Biliteracy, but a student may earn a performance acknowledgement on the student's transcript for outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy in accordance with TAC §74.14(b).

Education Service Center Professional Development Opportunities

Hover over your region to access information on professional development opportunities offered at your Education Service Center.

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TEALearn

TEALearn is a content management and delivery system operated by the Texas Education Agency. Educators can find TEKS-aligned resources to use for instruction, intervention, acceleration, or additional practice. To view TEALearn, visit https://register.tealearn.com/

The following online courses are available in TEALearn for teachers who serve English learners and immigrant students:

Online Courses

Title III, Part A Services for Non-Profit Schools (3 CPE hours)
Title III Enhancing Instructional Opportunities for Immigrant Students (3 CPE hours)
Title III Early Childhood Education for English Learners (3 CPE hours)

ELPS Academy (4 CPE hours)

Implementing the ELPS

English Language Arts and Reading (3 CPE hours)
Mathematics (3 CPE hours)
Science (3 CPE hours)
Social Studies (3 CPE hours)

LEAs should contact their designated ESC for specific training opportunities related to English learners and immigrant students.

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