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8:30am CDT

Accountability and Instruction for Emergent Bilingual Success (presented by lead4ward)

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

Do you have a comprehensive understanding of Domain III accountability measures for TELPAS? We’ll explore practical strategies for aligning classroom practices with the ELPS, focusing on content-based language instruction. We’ll also highlight how to foster meaningful language development while meeting accountability goals with actionable insights that support emergent bilingual students in achieving both linguistic and academic success.

Presenters

Lead4ward

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A138

6 hour, ELL

District/Company lead4ward
Grade Levels PK-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Strands ELL

8:30am CDT

ESL Certification Prep Course #154

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

A125

This session is designed to be highly interactive, with the goal of helping participants feel confident and well-prepared for the ESL Certification exam.

Presenters

Isabel Becerra

Multilingual Consultant, Region 10

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A125

6 hour, ELL

District/Company Region 10
Grade Levels PK-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Strands ELL

8:30am CDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

A126

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

Presenters

Kyrstin Ball

Texoma Community Center

Aileen Hays

Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services, Sherman Independent School District

Aileen Hays is the Coordinator for Counseling and Student Services in Sherman ISD. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience working with youth and families as a therapist, school social worker, and school counselor. In 2019 and 2020, she has... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A126

6 hour, Student Engagement

District/Company Texoma Community Center
Grade Levels 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Strands Student Engagement

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