Texas : English Language Learner (ELL) Resources
Texas schools were home to more than 1.2 million English Language Learners (ELLs). There are five most common spoken languages by ELLs in Texas – Spanish, Urdu, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
State of Texas ELL Resources
State Agency: Texas Education Agency
ELL Website: Bilingual Education in Texas
ELP Standards & Assessment
ELP Standards: TELPAS
ELP Assessment: Information on State Assessments for ELLs
Statewide Standards-Based Assessment
Assessment: State Testing Website
Statewide Resources
Lectura Books
Lectura Books is the go to source for bilingual books and culturally relevant family reading programs.
Hidalgo Early College Toolkit
Hidalgo Early College Toolkit is organized by Hidalgo Early College District is a very small, rural school district located in South Texas. This district ensures that every student earns college credits before graduating from high school.
Mi Escuelita
Mi Escuelita is an early childhood program located in Texas that is dedicated to teaching English to at-risk children of all cultures. Additionally, they teach learning skills that will help prepare them for a successful experience.
Texas TESOL
TexTESOL is an affiliate TESOL member. Its mission is to develop and maintain professional expertise in English language learning and teaching for speakers of other languages worldwide.
Texas: Seal of Biliteracy
In 2013, Texas adopted the Seal of Biliteracy to promote bilingual pride. The Seal of Biliteracy encourages students to be biliterate and aid schools in promoting bilingualism by granting seals and medals. The organization has an award, which recognizes students who have studied and reached proficiency in two or more languages by the time they graduate high school.
Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE)
The Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) pursues the implementation of educational policies and effective bilingual-bicultural programs through research, professional development, and public education. The association promotes equal education opportunity and strives for academic excellence for ESL/bilingual students.
Texas State Teachers Association
The Texas Teachers Association is part of the National Education Association state affiliate program. This national program lobbies legislators for resources needed in schools. Additionally, they campaign for higher professional teacher standards and file legal actions to protect academic freedom and school employee rights.
Additional Information
Federal Regulations Regarding English Language Learners (ELLs)
Migration Policy Institute: ELL Information Center