BCISD bilingual report notes slight TELPAS dip among younger students, staff cite testing format

Nov 17, 2025

Special Programs Director Michelle Guyton reported a slight decrease in TELPAS performance among younger bilingual students and suggested computer-based assessment challenges as a likely factor.

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Special Programs Director Michelle Guyton presented the BCISD bilingual program report and noted a small decline in TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System) scores among younger students. Guyton said the decrease may be linked to issues with the computer-based assessment format rather than instruction alone.

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