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English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) in the Social Studies Classroom Session Objectives Content Objectives (TAKS): Participants will develop background knowledge of why Language Objectives (ELPS) are an essential part of lesson delivery for English language learners. Participants will be able to describe how Language Objectives (ELPS) differ from Content Objectives (TAKS). Language Objectives (ELPS): Participants will orally discuss and categorize Content (TAKS) and Language Objectives (ELPS). Participants will demonstrate their knowledge of Language Objectives (ELPS) by sharing with the group. English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) were approved by the State Board of Education on November 16, 2007.? These standards will replace the English as a Second Language Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (ESL TEKS) beginning in the 2008-2009 school year and may be found online at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/biling/elps.html. Why are English Language Proficiency Standards Necessary?  Small Group Activity Attain English proficiency, Develop academic language, and Meet the same challenging academic content and achievement standards that all children are expected to meet. English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) The ELPS have two components: cross-curricular second language acquisition essential knowledge and skills proficiency level descriptors (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Advanced High) Every teacher in any content or enrichment course in the Austin Independent School District who teaches ELLs must teach a language objective as well as a content objective. The Nature of Language Proficiency: BICS Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills Conversational CALP Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Textbook language Academic Language Academic language is the language used in content area classrooms. It is linked to higher order thinking processes and