TELPAS Timeline in Georgetown ISD

E V E N T S / D A T E S
DTC conducts training for CTCs on TELPAS holistic components. / By February 10
(conducted Jan. 27)
CTCs identify all LEP students, TELPAS raters, and TELPAS verifiers and place order with DTC for additional TELPAS Manuals. / By early February
CTCs, raters, and verifiers register or confirm/update their information in the Texas TrainingCenter: https://texas.pearson.desire2learn.com/ / By early February
DTC conducts training for technology staff. / By early February
(scheduled for Feb. 2 & 14)
CTCs conduct training sessions for training/calibration requirements and holistic components. / By February 20
(by Feb. 10 recommended)
DTC conducts training for CTCs on TELPAS reading components. / By February 24
(scheduled for Feb. 9)
New raters complete online basic course (K-1 or Gr. 2-12). / By February 27
Returning raters review TELPAS basics. See following TELPAS resources:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/telpas/ / Before attempting calibration activities
TELPAS verifiers complete Assembling and Verifying Gr. 2-12 Writing Collections training in the Texas TrainingCenter. / By end of February
All raters complete online calibration activities. / February 20 – March 2
Supplemental Support Provider begins supplemental support training for raters unsuccessful on both Set 1 and Set 2. / February 20 – March 9
Campuses collect samples for Gr. 2-12 writing collections. / February 20 – March 30
Third and Final Calibration Set (Set 3) Available / February 29
CTCs conduct training sessions for Gr. 2-12 TELPAS Online Reading Test. / By March 16
CTCs schedule TELPAS Online Reading Test Student Tutorials as needed: http://www.texasassessment.com/TELPAS/tutorials/ / Before students test
(Feb. – early March recommended)
TELPAS Assessment Window (holistically rating all ELLs & completing online reading test for Gr. 2-12) / March 19 – April 6
Campus verifiers ensure that Gr. 2-12 writing collections meet all assembly criteria. / By April 2
Extended Collection Window (if needed to collect more writing samples) / April 2 – 6
Extended Assessment Window (to rate/test ELLs in extenuating circumstances) / April 9 – 11
Deadline for CTCs to enter all holistic ratings in the Texas Assessment Management System / April 11 by 5:00 PM
DTC verifies that all student records in online TELPAS system are complete. / By April 13, 11:59 PM