Bilingual/English as a Second Language (BESL)
In Person: ESL TExES Review
"The Bilingual/ESL team provides high quality support to districts with program implementation, planning, technical assistance, as well as specialized professional development to effectively meet the cognitive, linguistic, and affective needs of English learners."
Important Session Information:
Get Ready for the ESL Supplemental (TExES #154) with Confidence!
This one-day session is designed with teachers in mind! Together, we’ll break down the ESL Supplemental educator standards in clear, easy-to-understand language so you feel prepared for both the exam and your classroom practice.
We’ll explore:
- Second language acquisition theories (what they mean and why they matter).
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Research-based strategies to support emergent bilinguals (LEP students) in all content areas.
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Tips and tricks for test success, from unpacking test questions to making connections with your real classroom experiences.
By the end of the day, you’ll leave with:
- A personal study plan aligned to the ESL standards.
- A set of practice test questions with answer explanations.
- A strategy toolkit for supporting English learners in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.