Houston ISD Needs Bilingual Teachers

Even though school started, some districts are still hiring! In fact, Houston ISD has "critical shortage" jobs posted - they need bilingual teachers, as well as teachers for math, science, and career and technology education. Many bilingual teachers also get stipends.

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BTLPT and LOTE Spanish Scores

Do you want to know the average BTLPT and LOTE scores?

The ETS website has a PDF with the average scores for the different TExES exams.  In 2012-2013, the average BTLPT Spanish score was 243.3, and the average LOTE Spanish score was 235.48.

Keep in mind that the minimum passing score is 240, and a perfect score is 300.

The ETS website also has a PDF Understanding Your Scores.  It explains that at least two people score your written tasks and speaking tasks on the BTLPT and LOTE exams.  If the scorers disagree by more than one point, a third person is required to score it.

Posting outbound links negatively affects my Google rankings, but if you want the direct link to these resources on the ETS site, please email me at courtneyschonefeld@hotmail.com

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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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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