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May Reading Language Arts Stakeholder Engagement Session

Topic: English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Guide 101  

Target Audience: English Language Arts, English as a Second Language, Bilingual or Dual Language Stakeholders- Teachers, District Administrators, Campus Administrators, Education Service Center Specialists, Parents, Professional Organizations 

Session Description: This session is designed to introduce participants to the purpose, structure, and key components of the ELPS Guide. This tool will help provide a consistent and clear interpretation of the revised ELPS so that all educators in Texas have the same understanding of the standards. Attendees will receive a high-level overview of how the guide is organized and how it can be used to support planning, instruction, and decision-making. The session will highlight major sections of the guide and clarify how the content is intended to be used in practice. Participants will leave with an understanding of the guide’s goals and where to find information to support their work.

Date, Time, and Registration Link

Wednesday, May 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m. (CT):  May 20 Registration Link

Communication from Across the Agency:

Join Us to Provide Feedback on the IMRA Languages Other Than English (LOTE) K–12 Draft Quality Rubric

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the State Board of Education (SBOE) are seeking feedback on the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) draft quality rubric for languages other than English (LOTE), which will be used to evaluate instructional materials beginning summer 2027. The IMRA quality rubric will support Texas districts in identifying high-quality LOTE instructional materials that ensure all students have access to rigorous content and instruction. There are several opportunities to provide feedback on the Draft Languages Other Than English (LOTE) K–12 Rubric.

Focus Groups

Focus groups will be facilitated May 5–12, 2026. Please use the registration link to sign up for one focus group session. To provide the best feedback possible, we recommend reviewing the rubric before attending the session.

Parents and Community Members

• May 5, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Central
• May 6, 2026, 9:00–10:00 a.m., Central
• May 12, 2026, 5:00–6:00 p.m., Central

Educators and ESC Specialists

• May 6, 2026, 5:00–6:00 p.m., Central
• May 7, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m., Central
• May 11, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Central

Instructional Materials Publishers

• May 8, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Central
• May 11, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m., Central
• May 12, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m., Central

Public Comment

Feedback can also be submitted online through June 9, 2026, using the public comment form.

Subject Matter Expert Working Groups

TEA is also recruiting subject matter experts to refine the draft quality rubric for approval by the SBOE in September. Working groups will conduct mock reviews of sample instructional materials to provide feedback on the usability of the rubric and inform the development of evidence guides and glossaries to support reviewers in evaluating instructional materials. Ideal candidates are Texas K–12 or postsecondary educators with expertise and experience in teaching Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Latin, or American Sign Language.

The estimated time commitment is 5–10 hours per week, May 19–June 4, 2026, and will include asynchronous work and the following live virtual meetings:

• May 19, 2026, 5:00–8:00 p.m., Central
• May 21, 2026, 5:00–8:00 p.m., Central
• May 26, 2026, 5:00–8:00 p.m., Central
• May 28, 2026, 5:00–8:00 p.m., Central
• June 2, 2026, 5:00–8:00 p.m., Central
• June 4, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m., Central

Participants in the working group will earn a $1,200 stipend. Interested candidates should submit a working group application by 11:59 p.m., Central, May 1, 2026.

Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.

Foundation Team
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
(512) 463-9581

For questions or additional information, please visit the Spanish Language Support | Texas Education Agency web page or submit a Curriculum Request Form through the TEA Help Desk.