The English Learner Support Division provides direction and
leadership with the implementation of Bilingual and English as a Second
Language (ESL) Programs for English learners.bilingual teacher qualification
Bilingual Education Exception and ESL Waiver Application - Due November 1st, 2019
Bilingual Education Exception and ESL Waiver Resources web page (includes application, instructions, and resources)
To The Administrator Addressed (TAA) Correspondence
Single Statewide Assessment for Identification of English Learners
To The Administrator Addressed (TAA) Correspondence - May 23, 2019 Announcement
To The Administrator Addressed (TAA) Correspondence - August 8, 2019 Update
Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) LAS Links Battery of Assessments (Texas-dedicated site)
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 89, Subchapter BB Updates
Effective July 1, 2019, TAC 89.1225 on Testing and Classification of English Learners will be replaced by TAC 89.1226 to incorporate the ESSA requirements for single, statewide assessments for identification and reclassification.
Full version of TAC Chapter 89, Subchapter BB with 89.1226
Explanatory Charts for change from 89.1225 to 89.1226 related to identification and reclassification of ELs
TSDS PEIMS Revisions for 2019-2020 - English Learners and Bilingual Education and ESL Programs
Explanatory video of revisions to the Texas Student Data System
(TSDS) Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) for
2019-2020 related to ELs and BE/ESL programs (Running time: 29:58)
PowerPoint used in explanatory video
LEP/EL
Decision Chart for the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
with PEIMS codes (includes accessible version of flowchart)
Code Guide for Bilingual and ESL Program Association (funding updates as of August 2019)
