ELPS- English Language Proficiency Standards

If you plan to teach ESL or Bilingual education in Texas, you need to know what the ELPS are (English Language Proficiency Standards). I encourage you to review this carefully, since you need to know it for your career and for job interview purposes.  Do a Google search for "English Language Proficiency Standards Texas" to learn more, or email me for the link (posting outbound links negatively affects my Google rankings, so I can't post many links).  The ELPS are the proficiency descriptors and expectations for students who are English language learners.

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Registration Deadlines for TExES Exams (BTLPT Spanish, LOTE Spanish, and ELAR 7-12)

Reminders: September 12 is the last day to register for the LOTE and BTLPT Spanish exams.  September 5 is the last day to register for the ELAR 7-12 exam.   Register soon to secure your spot.

#BTLPT #LOTE #BTLPTSpanish #LOTESpanish #ELAR7-12

Can the LOTE Subsitute for the BTLPT?

Many people wonder if they have to pass the BTLPT Spanish exam if they have already passed the LOTE Spanish exam. 

The LOTE Spanish exam is only for the LOTE certification, allowing people to teach Spanish as a foreign language (usually at the middle or high school level).  The LOTE includes the content and the proficiency exam.

The BTLPT Spanish exam is only the language proficiency test for bilingual teachers.  Bilingual teachers must also pass the Generalist EC-6 or Generalist 4-8 and the Bilingual Education Supplemental exam. 

Although the exams are similar, they cannot be substituted for one another.

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Big news - enter the coupon code AUGUST14 to get 10% all products through August 30!

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New LOTE and BTLPT Spanish Products Available

A sample Written Expression Essay for the LOTE Spanish exam is now available (click on Buy LOTE Spanish 613 Study Material at the top of the website).  Tips are also included to help you write an effective essay.  The LOTE Spanish exam requires you to write in both Spanish and English.  This is the essay you must write in Spanish.  The English essay is in the Instructional Practices section.  You can purchase a sample essay for that, too.

For the BTLPT Spanish, I now offer a bundle!  Click on Buy BTLPT Spanish 190 Study Material at the top of the page.  By buying the bundle (all BTLPT products), you save more than 10%!  If you have already purchased some BTLPT products and want to buy more, email me and I will give you a discount on the remaining products.   courtneyschonefeld@hotmail.com

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Teacher Hiring Continues

It's not too late to get a teaching job! Many districts are still hiring, including Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Brownsville, McAllen, Ysleta (El Paso), and many others.

#TeachingJobsTexas #TeacherJobsTexas

BTLPT Spanish Writing (Written Expression)

24% of the BTLPT score is based on Written Expression. You will be given three "tasks" to respond to, and you have 70 minutes. My website has some resources for sale (at the top) to help you improve your writing score, and there are also free tips! #BTLPT #BTLPTSpanish #BTLPTWriting

Free Sample of BTLPT Reading Comprehension Test!

Now my website has pages (see the right hand side of the site).  The page "Free BTLPT Tips and Sample Questions and Answers" has a free sample of the BTLPT Reading Comprehension Test that is for sale on my site.  There are also general tips for the BTLPT, and advice about writing an effective lesson plan.

http://texeshelp.blogspot.com/p/free-tips-and-sample-questions-and.html

#BTLPT #BTLPTSpanish #BTLPTFreeTips #BTLPTReading Comprehension

BTLPT Reading Comprehension

Did you know that the Reading Comprehension section makes up 26% of the BTLPT exam? A lot of the vocabulary is advanced, academic Spanish. 

Check out the BTLPT Study Material that is for sale at the top of my website- there is now a sample reading comprehension test with three reading selections, and 24 questions and answers.

As always, please email me at courtneyschonefeld@hotmail.com with any questions.

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Teaching Jobs in Texas

Houston ISD still has 77 teaching positions posted! Austin ISD lists 70 teaching vacancies. Hiring continues throughout the state. Be sure to study and register for your TExES exam if you haven't already.

#TeachingJobsTexas #TeacherJobsTexas
 

Latest News about Generalist EC-6, Generalist 4-8, and 8-12 Exams

Keep in mind this is tentative.  This has helpful information about certifications (exams) that are going to expire.  Be sure to pay attention to the 8-12 certifications, as well as the Generalist certifications.  Go to the link below and open the PDF.

Certification Exams Update

#GeneralistEC-6Expiration #Generalist4-8Expiration

#Generalist EC-6News #Generalist4-8News

Registration Deadline

Last minute reminder- August 18 is the last day to register for the Limited Admin CAT tests, including Business 6-12, Technology Applications EC-12, Speech 7-12, and many others.  Visit the ETS site for more information.

#LimitedAdminCAT #LimitedAdminCATRegistration

Next BTLPT and LOTE Spanish Tests

The BTLPT and LOTE Spanish tests will be offered September 27-October 4.  Now is the time to register and study!  Since these exams are not offered year round, many test centers fill up early.  The registration deadline is September 12, but if you wait there might not be an available spot for you in  the September/October session.  After that, the exam will not be offered again until November.

Keep in mind that hiring happens year round, although it will drop off in September.  If you pass your exam mid-year, you could still be hired.

Also, a sample reading comprehension test for the BTLPT will be for sale soon on my website! 

If you have any questions, please email me at courtneyschonefeld@hotmail.com

#BTLPTTestDates #LOTETestDates

New BTLPT Resource For Sale

New product available!  You may now purchase a guide with tips and an example of an essay that would earn a perfect score on the BTLPT.  Click on the link at the top of the page: Buy BTLPT Spanish 190 Study Material Here.

#BTLPTEssay #BTLPTSpanishEssay #BTLPTTips

BTLPT and LOTE Scores

Big news!  Some people already have their scores for the BTLPT and LOTE exams.  I just heard from a lady who purchased my BTLPT products and passed her exam =).  You can check your ETS account to see if your score report is uploaded.

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