ELPS Resource Tools
The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), as required by 19 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 74, Subchapter A, §74.4, outline English language proficiency level descriptors and student expectations for emergent bilingual students. School districts are required to implement ELPS as an integral part of each subject in the required curriculum.
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Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for K–12.
ELPS Update 2026-2027 Slides (PDF)
ELPS Update 2026-2027 Video Presentation
ELPS Linguistic Instructional Alignment Guide Training (PDF)
ELPS Linguistic Instructional Alignment Guide Participant Notes (PDF)
ELPS Instructional Tool Training (PDF)
ELPS Instructional Tool Participant Notes (PDF)
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This online module provides an understanding of how the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) provide cross-curricular second language acquisition essential knowledge and skills for listening, speaking, reading, and writing. As well as, to support a common framework for educators while providing instruction to ELLs in all content area classrooms. (4 CPE hours)
The Implementing the ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards) in English Language Arts course will assist in understanding how to apply the ELPS cross-curricular student expectations and linguistic accommodations in a content area lesson. The integration of the ELPS in lesson planning and instructional practices to support ELL success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)
The Implementing the ELPS in Mathematics course will assist in understanding how to apply the ELPS cross-curricular student expectations and linguistic accommodations in a content area lesson. The integration of the ELPS in lesson planning and instructional practices to support ELL success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)
The Implementing the ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards) in Science course will assist in understanding how to apply the ELPS cross-curricular student expectations and linguistic accommodations in a content area lesson. The integration of the ELPS in lesson planning and instructional practices to support ELL success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)
The Implementing the ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards) in English Language Arts course will assist in understanding how to apply the ELPS cross-curricular student expectations and linguistic accommodations in a content area lesson. The integration of the ELPS in lesson planning and instructional practices to support ELL success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)
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TELPAS Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) (PDF)
ELPS Linguistic Instructional Alignment Guide (LIAG) (PDF)
ELPS 2-12 Leader Pathway (PDF)
ELPS Interactive Language Objectives (PDF)
