Spanish Curriculum Standards Newsletter
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Today's newsletter provides information related to the following topics:
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May English as a Second Language Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
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Topic: New English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Overview
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Dates: May 14 and 20
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June Social Studies and Reading Language Arts Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
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Topic: Best Practices for Social Studies Instruction - Guest speakers will share insights on the connections between social studies and reading language arts instruction.
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Dates: June 11 and 12
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July Reading Language Arts and Social Studies Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
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Topic: K–5 Cross-Curricular Connections for Social Studies and English Language Arts and Reading
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Dates: July 15, 16, and 17
- Celebrating 250 Years: Honoring America's Semiquincentennial
- The Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) Can Help Meet Students’ Course Needs
- Congratulations Class of 2025!
Topic: New English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Overview
Target Audience: English as a second language, bilingual or dual language instruction stakeholders, including teachers in all content areas, district administrators, campus administrators, curriculum writers, parents, and professional organizations.
Session Description: TEA staff will share information regarding the newly adopted ELPS. The team will explain in greater detail the changes to the structure of the ELPS and the inclusion of content-area proficiency level descriptors.
Dates, Times, and Registration Links:
Session 1: Wednesday, May 14, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (CT): May 14 Registration Link
Session 2: Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (CT): May 20 Registration Link
Both sessions will contain the same content. Two sessions are provided to allow stakeholders multiple opportunities to attend.
Topic: Best Practices for Social Studies Instruction - Guest Speakers Panel
Target Audience: Social Studies, English Language Arts, and English as a Second Language, Bilingual or Dual Language Stakeholders- Teachers, District Administrators, Campus Administrators, Education Service Center Specialists, Parents, Professional Organizations
Session Description: The TEA social studies curriculum team will host two panelists from Texas school systems to share best practices for social studies instruction. The panelists will share insights on the connections between social studies and reading language arts, examining assessments and data related to the crossover between social studies and reading language arts in TELPAS and STAAR. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to participate in questions and discussion with members of the panel and the TEA social studies curriculum team.
Dates, Times, and Registration Links:
Session 1: June 11, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (CT): June 11 Registration Link
Session 2: June 12, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (CT): June 12 Registration Link
Both sessions will contain the same content. Two sessions are provided to allow stakeholders multiple opportunities to attend.
Topic: K–5 Cross-Curricular Connections for Reading Language Arts and Social Studies
Target Audience: Reading Language Arts Stakeholders and Social Studies- Teachers, District Administrators, Campus Administrators, Education Service Center Specialists, Parents, Professional Organizations
Session Description: The TEA reading language arts and social studies team will share the K–5 Cross-Curricular Connections Tool for Social Studies and Reading Language Arts and Reading. The team will explain the different parts of this tool and share how this tool supports cross-curricular instructional planning. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to participate in questions and discussion with members of the TEA social studies and reading language arts team.
Dates, Times, and Registration Links:
Session 1: Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (CT): July 15 Registration Link
Session 2: Wednesday, July 16, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (CT): July 16 Registration Link
Session 3: Thursday, July 17, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (CT): July 17 Registration Link
Each of the three sessions will contain the same content. Multiple sessions are provided to allow stakeholders multiple opportunities to attend.
In 2026, the United States will celebrate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Over the next year, the TEA English Language Arts Newsletter will honor America’s 250th anniversary by highlighting literature that celebrates the founding of America.
In this newsletter, we highlight "Paul Revere’s Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "Paul Revere's Ride" is a poem that commemorates the actions of American patriot Paul Revere on April 18, 1775. The opening lines of "Paul Revere’s Ride" are perhaps the best-known words today by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem, with its galloping measure and steady rhyme, takes the reader through Paul Revere’s urgent ride on the eve of the battle of Lexington and Concord.
The websites The White House: This is the Story of America, America250 and Texas America250 provide information, commemorative activities, and opportunities to participate in the celebration of America’s semiquincentennial.
Need help meeting a student’s course needs?
The Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) can help meet students’ needs through TEA-approved online courses. The TXVSN statewide course catalog provides English language arts courses that may meet a student's graduation requirement.
The TXVSN courses are aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and taught by Texas-certified teachers trained in best practices in online instruction. Schools can use the TXVSN courses to create flexibility in a student’s schedule, allow a student to accelerate their learning, or address local teacher shortages. Students enrolled in a TXVSN course can generate funding regardless of whether the student is physically present at school while participating in the course. For more information about the courses offered through the TXVSN, please visit the TXVSN website or contact the TXVSN Help Desk.
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 and the educators that have supported them along the way!
Among life's biggest moments are graduations. The culmination of hard work and accomplishment, a commencement of any kind is cause for celebration. The graduating class of 2025 has proven that they can overcome obstacles and challenges with strength and perseverance. As they advance into the future, they will carry with them the lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the memories made. They should embrace new opportunities and never stop striving for excellence.
The world will be positively impacted by the unique skills and talents of this year’s graduating students and their educators!
Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.
Reading Language Arts Team
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
(512) 463-9581
For questions or additional information, please visit the Spanish language support webpage or submit a Curriculum Request Form through the TEA Help Desk.
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