Can a student receive credit for LOTE courses offered in the elementary and middle school?
Yes. Texas Administrative Code 74.26 (b) Award of Credit states that courses designated for grades 9-12 may be offered in earlier grade levels. “A course must be considered completed and credit must be awarded if the student has demonstrated achievement by meeting the standard requirements of the course.” It is important to remember that the TEKS for LOTE are the same for elementary, middle school, and high school. The difference is the use of age-appropriate activities.
