RGVTABE 2025: Full Schedule

10:15am CST

Count-down to TELPAS - Increase Proficiency Levels and Elevate Student Success

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CST

Theater Room

Speakers

Patty Segura

SUMMIT K12

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CST
Theater Room

Type 1, Subtype1, Subtype2 | Type2, Subtype1, Subtype2

11:10am CST

Understanding the Intersection Between Second Language Acquisition and a Specific Learning Disability

Friday January 17, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CST

Theater Room

Speakers

Francisco Faticati

President Elect, RGV-TABE President Elect

Francisco Faticati is the Director of Special Programs at Vanguard Charter Academy and former Biliteracy Coordinator at Edcouch-Elsa ISD, supporting language learner programs and Bilingual/ESL Initiatives. With expertise in curriculum alignment, and instructional coaching, he contributes... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CST
Theater Room

1:30pm CST

Accelerate learning with the award-winning bilingual language and literacy resources from Footsteps2Brillinace and Prepare your Emergent Bilingual Students to cross the Finish Line with TELPAS e-Practice from Continental Press!

Friday January 17, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CST

Theater Room

Speakers

Terri Balderrama Booker

Educational Sales Consultant for Regions 1, 2, 13, and 20, Footsteps2Brilliance

Footsteps2Brilliance® is the breakthrough early learning solution that helps all children become proficient readers by 3rd grade in both English and Spanish. Our digital ecosystem allows school districts to leverage all mobile devices that parents already own or schools use to promote... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CST
Theater Room

2:25pm CST

Bilingual Exceptions and ESL Waivers: Application Process and Teacher Professional Learning

Friday January 17, 2025 2:25pm - 3:10pm CST

Theater Room

Speakers

Dr. Julie Lara

Director of the English Learner Support Division at TEA, TEA Division of Emergent Bilingual Support

Julie Lara serves as the director of the English Learner Support Division at TEA. Prior to her current role, she supported Texas students with disabilities for 2 years as a Manager on the Review and Support Monitoring team in the Special Education Division of the TEA.She also served... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 2:25pm - 3:10pm CST
Theater Room

3:20pm CST

Representation Matters

Friday January 17, 2025 3:20pm - 4:05pm CST

Theater Room

Speakers

Dr. Martha Garza

RGV-TABE Secretary

Friday January 17, 2025 3:20pm - 4:05pm CST
Theater Room

10:15am CST

State and Federal Funding Updates

Saturday January 18, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CST

Theater Room

Speakers

Amy Johnson

Policy and Engagement Coordinator, TEA Division of Emergent Bilingual Support

Amy Johnson is the Policy and Engagement Coordinator for the Emergent Bilingual Support Division of the TEA. Amy has been a bilingual educator for 22 years, serving in Alief and Leander ISDs. She is passionate about equity for emergent bilingual students and meaningful support for... Read More →