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This web page provides resources and guidance to support high-quality academic programs for students whose first language is Spanish. Resources include K-6 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in both Spanish and English as well as Spanish resources related to STAAR tests. Guidance is provided regarding English Learners Language Arts (ELLA) courses, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses, and the English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA) course.

If you need information about Spanish high school courses, please refer to the Language Other Than English (LOTE) web page.

Announcements

Reading Language Arts and Social Studies Stakeholder Engagement Sessions 

The reading language arts team at is committed to enhancing opportunities for stakeholder engagement across the state of Texas. Reading Language Arts Stakeholder Engagement Sessions allow the reading language arts team to expand information sharing and interaction with stakeholders. All reading language arts stakeholders (parents, teachers, administrators, etc.) are invited to attend by registering below. 

July  Reading Language Arts and Social Studies Stakeholder Engagement Sessions

Topic: K–5 Cross-Curricular Connections for Reading Language Arts and Social Studies (For a detailed description of the session, see the Stakeholder Engagement Sessions section of this web page below.) 

Dates, Times, and Registration Links:

  • Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (CT):
  • Wednesday, July 16, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (CT):
  • Thursday, July 17, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (CT):

Each of the three sessions will contain the same content. Multiple sessions are provided to allow stakeholders multiple opportunities to attend.

TEKS in Spanish and TEKS Resources

TEKS for K-6 Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies

The web page links below provide access to English and Spanish versions of the K-6 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Vertical Alignment Documents

The following vertical alignment documents were created to reflect the alignment of the new English and Spanish language arts and reading TEKS across grade levels, kindergarten – grade 12.

TEKS Guide

The purpose of the  () is to help teachers understand each student expectation in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and to provide valuable resources to support instruction. Currently, the TEKS Guide includes resources for K-6 Spanish Language Arts and K-8 English Language Arts.

English/Spanish Glossaries for Terms in the K-6 TEKS

English and Spanish STAAR Spanish Resources

Please use the links below to access English and Spanish STAAR resources for reading language arts assessments, mathematics assessments, and science assessments.

Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 128 Frequently Asked Questions

The following section address some of the most frequently asked questions related to the Middle School and High School TEKS based course offerings as implemented by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 128, Spanish Language Arts and English as a Second Language.

 

1. What are the grades 7 and 8 English Learners Language Arts (ELLA) courses?
The grades 7 and 8 ELLA and ) are two TEKS based courses that became available to districts and charter schools beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. These courses address all of the Chapter 110 English Language Arts and Reading TEKS for grades 7 and 8 and have additional student expectations to support second language acquisition.

2. What are the PEIMS numbers for ELLA?
The TSDS PEIMS service id for grade 7 ELLA is 03200531.  
The TSDS PEIMS service id for grade 8 ELLA is 03200532. 

3. Are the ELLA courses required?
No. The grades 7 and 8 ELLA courses are options for school districts and charter schools with emergent bilingual (EB) students.

4. Does a student who takes the one of ELLA courses have to take the corresponding grade level STAAR Reading assessments?
Yes. A student must take the corresponding STAAR assessments. Being enrolled in ELLA does not prevent a student from participating in the STAAR program.

5. Where can I find certification information about teaching assignments for ELLA?
For ELLA, please check the .

1. What are the English for Speakers of Other Languages I and II (ESOL I and II) courses?
 ESOL I and ESOL II (and ) are TEKS based high school courses for students who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency. These courses address all of the TEKS for English I and English II and have additional student expectations to support second language acquisition.

2. What are the PEIMS numbers for ESOL I-II?
The TSDS PEIMS service id for ESOL I is 03200600.  
The TSDS PEIMS service id for ESOL II is 03200700. 

3. Are the ESOL I and II courses required?
No. The ESOL I and ESOL II courses are options for school districts and charter schools with EB students.

4. Does a student who successfully completes ESOL I and/or ESOL II receive credit toward high school graduation?
Students who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency may satisfy the English I and English II at graduation requirements by successfully completing ESOL I and II respectively. () Please note that all STAAR assessment requirements still apply. 

5. Does a student who takes ESOL I or II have to take the corresponding grade level STAAR assessment?
Yes. A student who completes ESOL I or II must take the corresponding STAAR reading language arts assessment. Being enrolled in ESOL does not exempt a student from participating in the STAAR program.

6. Is an emergent bilingual (EB) student who enrolls in ESOL I required to perform satisfactorily on the STAAR English I assessment in order to graduate? 
No. Although an EB student who is enrolled in ESOL I is required to take the corresponding STAAR English I assessment, in accordance with an eligible EB student can use the English I End-of-Course Assessment Special Provision and meet the STAAR graduation requirements even if they did not meet the passing standard on the English I assessment. For more information on the special provision, please see the Commissioner’s Rules Concerning the Participation of English Language.

7. Is enrollment in ESOL I a requirement to qualify for the English I End-of-Course Assessment Special Provision?
Not necessarily. An EL student enrolled in either an English I or ESOL I course could potentially qualify (). For more information on the special provision, please see the Commissioner’s Rules Concerning the Participation of English Language.

8. Is an EL student enrolled in ESOL II required to pass the STAAR English II End-of-Course Assessment if the student used the English I End-of-Course Assessment Special Provision?
Yes. The special provision only applies to the English I assessment and therefore an EB student must still pass the English II assessment in order to meet the state assessment graduation requirement. For more information about special provision, see page 8 of the 2023-2024 LPAC Decisions Educator Guide. Please note that some students may be eligible for graduation via a determination by an individual graduation committee (IGC). For more information on IGCs, please see the Individual Graduation Committees Frequently Asked Questions.

9. Where can I find certification information about teaching assignments for ESOL?
For ESOL, please check the .