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Message From Our Division |
Dear Texas Educators,
We’re excited to bring you our monthly bulletins this 2025-26 school year! The bulletins will be packed with timely updates, strategic guidance, and practical tools to help School Systems and Education Service Centers (ESCs) continue to effectively serve our emergent bilingual students.
In partnership,
Emergent Bilingual Support Division
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Guest Content
Hear from Nina Trigger who serves as Sr. National Sales Manager for DRC as she covers updates on LAS assessments, certificate deadlines, training opportunities, and instructional resources.
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Did you know...?
All PreLAS student records, test sessions, and proficiency reports will be permanently archived in December This means you will need to Download all student reports and data before December 5 to avoid losing access. For more information, watch our guest speaker video and visit the LAS Links website for any questions or support.
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Across the Agency
Guiomar Andujar, Spanish Content Specialist in the Curriculum Division, has shared this video discussing the upcoming implementation of new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) in Texas. Educators will have access to both current and new standards during the transition, with more updates shared via newsletters and webinars.
For more information visit ELPSs Review website.
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In This Issue |
- Guest Content
- Policy & Guidance
- Progress Monitoring
- Funding
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Announcements& Reminders
For additional resources, please visit our Portal!
Become a TXEL Subscriber Today!
Sign up as a subscriber to our portal to receive helpful resources, updates, and information on events about how to support emergent bilingual students.
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AUGUST EDITION
This recording provides guidance on LPAC procedures, guidance for dually identified students (EB/SPED), and support for newcomers. We also discuss instructional strategies, ESSA compliance, and the 30-day parent notification requirement.
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This section focuses on systems for tracking student progress, including the cyclical waiver process, accommodations checklist, and data organization analysis. We also give an overview of the CBLI observation tool and outline the self-assessment field test, and pertinent timelines.
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This section provides guidance on state and federal funding, including Title III, Part A. Highlights tools like the Federal Programs Planner and recent updates on Federal Grants
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Texas House Bill 2
House Bill 2 is a comprehensive school finance bill that supports students and infuses more dollars and resources into Texas public schools than ever before.
For questions regarding this bill and its implementation, please email HB2@tea.texas.gov and/or visit House Bill 2 | Texas Education Agency
2025-2026 Engagement Opportunities
Communities of Practice (CoPs)
CoPs are designed for LEA colleagues to fully engage in discussion, sharing, networking, and developing alongside ESC partners.
Join us to learn more about:
* Effective Bilingual Program Implementation
* Emergent Bilingual Funding
* Effective ESL Program Implementation
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Title III Engagement Series
* Parent Event- Wed. September 24, 2025
* Family Event- Wed. November 12, 2025
* Community Event- Wed. January 28, 2026
For more information visit our T3 Series page
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2025-26 Engagement Calendar
Please visit our engagement calendar, for more information and event registration links!
25-26 EB Support Calendar
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The Texas Education Agency will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
     
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