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.

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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.

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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