Texas TCH 248.001 by Lauren Hendrixson https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey Brainstorming /Research Discussion en-us 2022-09-29 16:16:39 UTC 2026-02-27 12:52:47 UTC hello@padlet.com markmeyer128 https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2323042456 Mark Meyer]]> 2022-10-03 01:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2323042456 - "Each district with an enrollment of 20 or more emergent bilingual students in any language classification in the same grade level shall offer a bilingual education or special language program.(d) Each district that is required to offer bilingual education and special language programs under this section shall offer the following for emergent bilingual students:(1)bilingual education in kindergarten through the elementary grades;(2)bilingual education, instruction in English as a second language, or other transitional language instruction approved by the agency in post-elementary grades through grade 8; and(3) instruction in English as a second language in grades 9 through 12." lehendrixson42 https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2323049176 "Therefore, in accordance with the policy of the state to ensure equal educational opportunity to every student, and in recognition of the educational needs of emergent bilingual students, this subchapter provides for the establishment of bilingual education and special language programs in the public schools and provides supplemental financial assistance to help school districts meet the extra costs of the programs."            

EDUCATION CODE CHAPTER 29. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (texas.gov)
]]> 2022-10-03 02:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2323049176 The policy requires that the state provide guidance to Texas school districts in "implementing a bilingual program and financial assistance so that they can meet the educational requirements of ELLs and the extra cost of these programs" lehendrixson42 https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2323053973 "The Texas Education Code ensures that the goal of these programs is to enable ELLs to become competent in the English Language through the integrated used of second language methods" 

English Learners in Texas Public Schools (latinoliteracy.com)]]> 2022-10-03 02:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2323053973 ELL in Texas Charter Schools https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2323087618
In 1974 the U.S. Congress passed the Equal Educational Opportunity Act (EEOA) requiring public schools to provide equal educational opportunities to children with English lan- guage barriers.

TEA reports that as of 2019, one third of ELLs in the state graduate without being proficient in the English language.

These students along with an additional 33% of ELLs in Texas graduate below grade level in reading and writing as measured by State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams. 

Two thirds of Texas ELL graduates in 2019 (or 14,000 students) had significantly less earning potential than their English-proficient peers.

Texas public charter schools serve more ELLs than traditional districts and deliver stronger outcomes.

 ELLs at charter schools meet grade-level standards at higher rates, according to their 2019 STAAR scores. 

Six percent more public charter school ELLs were on grade level in English Language Arts (ELA) (23% vs. 17%) and 7% more in Social Studies (17% vs. 10%) 

In 2019, 20% of public charter school ELLs receiving no English language services were on grade level in ELA, versus 13% in traditional public schools.

Public charter schools appoint campus and district staff members to serve on Language Proficiency Assessment Committees (LPACs). 

These committees coordinate administration of the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) for all potential ELLs.
 
LPAC members receive special TELPAS training from their Regional Education Service Center (ESC).

Many Texas public charter schools have so many ELLs that standalone ESL and Bilingual Education programs are simply not enough to help ELLs achieve full English proficiency.

Texas public charter schools have percentages of ELLs on grade level for all subjects that are up to 7% higher when these students receive specific ELL services.

Texas public charter schools have up to 6% more ESL students on grade level for all subjects when they receive ESL pull out services. 

Texas public charter schools have up to 7% higher per- centages of ESL students on grade level for all subjects,

Texas public charter schools have 7% higher rates of ELLs on grade level for ELA even when these students are not enrolled in any specific English language programs.

ELL students in public charter schools translate their English language growth on TELPAS to academic performance improvements on the STAAR far more than those in traditional public schools. 

https://txcharterschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-Brief-Issue4_v5.pdf



]]> 2022-10-03 03:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2323087618 Rachel rcroman12 https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2324792469 https://texaslawhelp.org/article/education-language-and-civil-rights 
This is more about typical questions about texas laws. ]]> 2022-10-04 01:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2324792469 Rachel rcroman12 https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2324796862 https://www.txel.org/lpac/chronologyfederalstatelaw/

This gives different laws chronologically. It doesn't go into specifics on each one. ]]> 2022-10-04 01:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/TCH248/x40d3npxbs3msuey/wish/2324796862