ELPS Resource Tools
The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) 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.
New ELPS were adopted and relocated to 19 TAC, Chapter 120 and will replace the ELPS located under Chapter 74.4 for the 2026-2027 school year.
TAC Chapter 74. Curriculum Requirements
TAC Chapter 120. Curriculum Requirements
The ELPS are part of the state–required curriculum, the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for K–12.
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for K–12.
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ELPS Academy
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 emergent bilingual students in all content area classrooms. (4 CPE hours)
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 emergent bilingual students in all content area classrooms. (4 CPE hours)
ELAR
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 emergent bilingual student success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)Enroll in the ELPS ELAR course at TEALearn
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 emergent bilingual student success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)Enroll in the ELPS ELAR course at TEALearn
Math
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 emergent bilingual student 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 emergent bilingual student success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)
Science
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 emergent bilingual students success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)
Enroll in the ELPS Science course at TEALearn.
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 emergent bilingual students success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)
Enroll in the ELPS Science course at TEALearn.
Social Studies
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 emergent bilingual students success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)Enroll in the ELPS Social Studies course at TEALearn.
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 emergent bilingual students success will be addressed. (3 CPE hours)Enroll in the ELPS Social Studies course at TEALearn.
