Loading…
Aledo ISD Empower 2026
Welcome to Aledo ISD’s Summer Learning Academy!
Type: Emergent Bilingual Students clear filter
Thursday, May 28
 

2:45pm CDT

Understanding EB Needs and How to Help Close the Gap
LIMITED
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Essential information all teachers of EBs need to know and ways we can unlock their potential, including strategies that can work for any student.
Speakers
avatar for Audrey Mann
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
A109
 
Friday, May 29
 

8:30am CDT

Building Meaning Before Reading
LIMITED
Friday May 29, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will explore how effective pre-reading strategies can help Emergent Bilingual (EB) students access grade-level texts with greater confidence and comprehension. Participants will learn how to intentionally build background knowledge, preview academic vocabulary, activate prior experiences, and use visuals and structured discussion to develop meaning before students encounter a text.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Williams

Cathy Williams

Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, Aledo ISD

avatar for Catalina Rossi

Catalina Rossi

ESL Lead
I am originally from Colombia, and Spanish is my first language. Before entering education, I worked as an architect for eight years. I began my teaching career as a substitute teacher and tutor at Birdville ISD, then became a bilingual teacher at Fort Worth ISD. For the past six... Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
B104
 
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.