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BTLPT Writing Prep Course

Certified teachers throughout the state of Texas who are seeking additional certification in the area of bilingual education are invited to register for this Spanish writing prep course to prepare for the written expression component of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test-Spanish (TExES #190).

Before the course begins, participants will be requested to complete a free online diagnostic to determine readiness for the course. The diagnostic gives the instructor/language coach baseline information for each participant. The instructor/language coach provides individual feedback based on the participant’s work.

The five-week Online BTLPT-Spanish Writing Prep Course requires a high level of Spanish proficiency and daily responses from the participant. Even though you will work at the time of day that is most convenient for you, your work needs to be submitted each day in order for you to receive feedback. Feedback from your classmates and your language coach offer you the most benefits toward improvement and preparation.

The course is designed to train teachers how to address the three types of written responses contained in the BTLPT: 1) response to letter, memo or email; 2) lesson plan; and 3) opinion/position essay. Examples and practice prompts are given for the participants to use in the class.

Additionally it provides a review of the writing process, and Spanish spelling and grammar. The four weeks of Spanish writing instruction cover the following course topics: key points in writing; writing rubrics; writing tips; capitalization and punctuation; the writing process; planning and drafting; editing and revising; publishing; grammar; letter, memo and email structure; lesson plan structure; and essay structure.

After instruction is concluded, the participants are allowed an additional two weeks with modified instructor interaction, concluding with a final completion date. Completers receive certificates awarding 50 professional development hours that they can submit to their districts.

Cost & Payment Information

The BTLPT writing course is $375. All certified Texas teachers receive a $275 scholarship toward that cost. Either the school district or the individual needs to pay the remaining $100 cost (course deposit). Whoever pays the $100 will receive a reimbursement after the teacher completes the course, passes the TExES #190 exam, and adds the certification.

For districts paying for the BTLPT writing course:

  • The course may be paid for with a credit card online at the Texas A&M Marketplace: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21490_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1198. Select "Payment Installment for Online ESL/Bil Cert. Prep." Each quantity of 1 is $100. Then click “Add to Cart,” and fill in the requested information. You will select “I am an administrator...” The amount will be added to the total.
  • Purchase orders may also be used to pay for the course. They can be faxed to 979.458.0192, scanned and e-mailed to bilingualed@tamu.edu, or and mailed to the address below:

Bilingual Education Programs
ATTN: Dr. Lara
4225 Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843

For individuals paying for the BTLPT writing course:

Funded by Texas Education Agency - LEP SSI
Also funded by the Office of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education through scholarships