Language Proficiency Assessment Committee Resources

Participation of English learners (ELs) in State Assessments requires language proficiency assessment committees (LPACs) to make assessment decisions on an individual student basis. This is in accordance with administrative procedures established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and in the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101, Subchapter AA, Commissioner’s Rules.

The resources on this page provide LPACs with the information they need to comply with state requirements as they monitor the progress and needs of ELs and make state assessment decisions for the following:

• State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
• Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)
• TELPAS Alternate

As policies and documents are finalized, they will be posted as separate links. Documents updated or revised within a school year will indicate the date of revision.

2019–2020 LPAC Decision-Making Resources

Links below contain information on LPACs.

Training Materials

The link below includes training materials for LPACS:

• 2019–2020 LPAC Training Presentation (PDF updated 10/24/19)
• 2019–2020 LPAC Training Presentation (PPT updated 10/24/19)

Decision Making Guide for State Assessment Programs

Use the links below to access decision-making guide for the state assessment programs:

•  2019–2020 Decision-Making Guide for LPACs (PDF updated 10/24/19)

Other LPAC Resources

Use the link below to access other LPAC resources:

Instructions for Years in U.S. Schools Data Collection (PDF posted 10/18/19)

EL Assessment Documentation Forms

Use the links below to open EL assessment documentation forms:

• 2019-2020 LPAC Participation and Designated Supports Form-Grades K-5 (PDF updated 11/06/19)
• 2019-2020 LPAC Participation and Designated Supports Form-Grades 6-12 (PDF updated 11/06/19)
• 2019–2020 LPAC STAAR English I Special Provision Documentation form (PDF posted 10/18/19)
• LPAC Student History Worksheet (PDF posted 10/18/19)
• Affirmation of Asylee/Refugee Status When Official Documents Delayed (PDF posted 10/18/19)

Related Resources

Use the links below to access additional information:

• TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate Spring Updates (PPT posted 02/07/20)
• TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate Spring Updates (PDF posted 02/07/20)
•  Accommodation Resources
•  Information on State Assessments for English Learners