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English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS): Understanding the updated language standards and proficiency level descriptors to impact instruction for Emergent Bilingual students
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS): Understanding the updated language standards and proficiency level descriptors to impact instruction for Emergent Bilingual students
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: This session is open to all staff members. Participation is not required; however, it is highly recommended to build awareness and understanding of the upcoming 2026 TEA ELPS updates.
Description: This training provides a brief overview of the updated English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) scheduled to take effect in 2026. Participants will examine key updates and consider instructional approaches to better support emergent bilingual (EB) students in developing language proficiency. Through discussion and practical application, the session will offer a high-level overview of ways to intentionally embed language support within content-area instruction.
ESL Stipend Requirement-7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom
ESL Stipend Requirement-7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: This session is intended for all PK–12 teachers who currently meet ESL stipend requirements and may use it to fulfill that requirement for the 2026–27 school year.
Description: Explore the 7 Steps framework to build a classroom where students actively use academic language across all content areas. Apply targeted strategies, align content and language goals, and increase engagement through meaningful discourse. (Book included.) This session will be led by Sally Barnes, a consultant from Seidlitz Education.
Summer PD Credits-7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom
Summer PD Credits-7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: This session is intended for all staff members who need summer professional learning credit, including World Languages, PK–12 teachers, special education staff, campus administrators, and others. This is an engaging, high-impact session and is highly recommended.
Description: Explore the 7 Steps framework to build a classroom where students actively use academic language across all content areas. Apply targeted strategies, align content and language goals, and increase engagement through meaningful discourse. (Book included.) This session will be led by Sally Barnes, a consultant from Seidlitz Education.
Re-established Our Roots: The 2026 Bilingual Education Institute- Day 1
Re-established Our Roots: The 2026 Bilingual Education Institute- Day 1
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: Day 1 will be an English session designed for all PK–5 bilingual teachers, 2nd grade partner teachers, paraprofessionals serving in bilingual classrooms, and all campus leaders. Day 1 is intended to fulfill the Bilingual Stipend requirement for those who qualify; others will be compensated for attending.
Description: As we come together to celebrate the success of our Bilingual Education programs, this session provides a dedicated space to re-establish our roots. We will dive deep into the core grounding practices of our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and Early Exit models. Through collaborative reflection and hands-on planning, educators will strengthen the foundational strategies that ensure academic success for our Emergent Bilingual students.
Re-established Our Roots: The 2026 Bilingual Education Institute- Day 2
Re-established Our Roots: The 2026 Bilingual Education Institute- Day 2
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: Day 2 will be a Spanish session designed for all PK–5 bilingual teachers, paraprofessionals serving in bilingual classrooms, and all campus leaders. This session is optional for 2nd-grade partner teachers. Day 2 is intended to provide professional learning credit toward the required summer professional learning for those who need it; all others will be compensated.
Description: As we come together to celebrate the success of our Bilingual Education programs, this session provides a dedicated space to re-establish our roots. We will dive deep into the core grounding practices of our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and Early Exit models. Through collaborative reflection and hands-on planning, educators will strengthen the foundational strategies that ensure academic success for our Emergent Bilingual students.
Re-established Our Roots: The 2026 Bilingual Education Institute- Day 1
Re-established Our Roots: The 2026 Bilingual Education Institute- Day 1
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: Day 1 will be an English session designed for all PK–5 bilingual teachers, 2nd grade partner teachers, paraprofessionals serving in bilingual classrooms, and all campus leaders. Day 1 is intended to fulfill the Bilingual Stipend requirement for those who qualify; others will be compensated for attending.
Description: As we come together to celebrate the success of our Bilingual Education programs, this session provides a dedicated space to re-establish our roots. We will dive deep into the core grounding practices of our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and Early Exit models. Through collaborative reflection and hands-on planning, educators will strengthen the foundational strategies that ensure academic success for our Emergent Bilingual students.
Re-established Our Roots: The 2026 Bilingual Education Institute- Day 2
Re-established Our Roots: The 2026 Bilingual Education Institute- Day 2
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: Day 2 will be a Spanish session designed for all staff bilingual teachers, paraprofessionals serving in bilingual classrooms, and all campus leaders. This session is optional for 2nd-grade partner teachers. Day 2 is intended to provide professional learning credit toward the required summer professional learning for those who need it; all others will be compensated.
Description: As we come together to celebrate the success of our Bilingual Education programs, this session provides a dedicated space to re-establish our roots. We will dive deep into the core grounding practices of our Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and Early Exit models. Through collaborative reflection and hands-on planning, educators will strengthen the foundational strategies that ensure academic success for our Emergent Bilingual students.
ESL Stipend Requirement-7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom
ESL Stipend Requirement-7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: This session is intended for all PK–12 teachers who currently meet ESL stipend requirements and may use it to fulfill that requirement for the 2026–27 school year.
Description: Explore the 7 Steps framework to build a classroom where students actively use academic language across all content areas. Apply targeted strategies, align content and language goals, and increase engagement through meaningful discourse. (Book included.) This session will be led by Sally Barnes, a consultant from Seidlitz Education.
Summer PD Credit-7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom
Summer PD Credit-7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: This session is intended for all staff members who need summer professional learning credit, including World Languages, All Staff, special education staff, campus administrators, and others. This is an engaging, high-impact session and is highly recommended.
Description: Explore the 7 Steps framework to build a classroom where students actively use academic language across all content areas. Apply targeted strategies, align content and language goals, and increase engagement through meaningful discourse. (Book included.) This session will be led by Sally Barnes, a consultant from Seidlitz Education.
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS): Understanding the updated language standards and proficiency level descriptors to impact instruction for EB students
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS): Understanding the updated language standards and proficiency level descriptors to impact instruction for EB students
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: This session is open to all staff members. Participation is not required; however, it is highly recommended to build awareness and understanding of the upcoming 2026 TEA ELPS updates.
Description: This training provides a brief overview of the updated English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) scheduled to take effect in 2026. Participants will examine key updates and consider instructional approaches to better support emergent bilingual (EB) students in developing language proficiency. Through discussion and practical application, the session will offer a high-level overview of ways to intentionally embed language support within content-area instruction.
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Building Responsive Classrooms
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