Unlocking High-Quality Materials: Transforming Instruction for Emergent Bilinguals Across Texas

About the Webinar:

Texas has more than 1.2 million Emergent Bilinguals, the largest in the nation. With the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) cycle in full swing, the state is uniquely positioned to ensure Emergent Bilingual (EB) students have access to instructional materials that affirm their identities, build academic language, and accelerate content learning.

In this session, you’ll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of the IMRA cycle and its implications.
• Insights into Texas’s EB demographics, program models, and needs.
• Action steps for advocating and implementing HQIM that truly serve EBs.

Speakers:

• Crystal Gonzales, Founder and Executive Director, English Learner Success Forum (ELSF)
• Dr. Todd Davis, Associate Commissioner of Instructional Strategy, Texas Education Agency
• Dr. Xochitl Rocha, Director of Bilingual Education and Gifted & Talented Programs, Texas Education Agency
  
  

Intended Audience:

• District and campus leaders overseeing curriculum and instruction.
• Educators supporting bilingual, ESL, or dual language programs.
• Advocates and partners working to advance educational equity for multilingual learners.

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For additional background and context, read Grace Delgado's newest blog, Navigating the Adoption of Instructional Materials in Texas.