From Our Board President
We hope you had a wonderful spring break, full of rest and rejuvenation, and are ready for the final stretch of the school year.
As an organization, we remain committed to supporting and strengthening the craft of every educator we serve. Throughout this year, we have intentionally provided learning experiences designed to empower you, deepen your expertise, and elevate your impact in the classroom. Our mission continues to center on advocacy, collaboration, and education, creating meaningful opportunities that uplift our teachers and, ultimately, our students.
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If you have not yet registered for the BEAM Symposium, we encourage you to do so. This event has been thoughtfully designed to support your professional growth and connect you with colleagues who share your dedication and passion. This year’s symposium will feature engaging sessions on best practices for supporting EB students, with strategies that address both language development and content mastery. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced educators, collaborate with peers, and leave with practical tools you can implement immediately.
Thank you for the unwavering commitment, passion, and advocacy you demonstrate each day for our EB students. They thrive because of strong, compassionate, and skilled educators like you, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.
With gratitude,
Esperanza Sosa Hilts
2025-2026
Executive
Board
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edutopia
Using AI to support multilingual students.
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ELLEVATION
Explore how to use "Vocabulary Rating" to help multilingual learners practice academic vocabulary.
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TABE
Check out these upcoming TABE events geared to help educators support EB students.
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OELA
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) provides national leadership to help ensure that English learners (ELs) and immigrant students attain English proficiency and achieve academic success.
NCELA
The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA) is a U.S. Department of Education-funded center that support educators of ELs by providing research, resources, and technical assistance.
TESOL
TESOL wants to support your English language teaching advocacy efforts, no matter where you are in the world. Please review the free U.S. and and global resources provided.
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Regional Spanish Spelling Bee
The Regional Spanish Spelling Bee took place on March 6th at the ESC Region 11. Spellers competed for 18 rounds and really showed their talents.
Congratulations to the top three spellers:
Champion: Adrianno Pineda Reina - Keller ISD
2nd Place: Armando Sanchez - Crowley ISD
3rd Place: Emily Cruz - Everman ISD
All three spellers will represent Region 11 at the statewide Spanish Spelling Bee later this year.
BEAM Directors &
Instructional Leaders Meeting
We had the honor of listening to a powerful presentation by Dr. Xótchil Rocha. She highlighted that bilingualism is an asset and not only does it enhance cognitive development and academic achievement, it also helps to preserve identity. She challenged us to rethink how we serve Emergent Bilingual students by viewing their language and culture as strengths. Dr. Rocha's session was a powerful reminder that Dual Language education is not just a program, it's a commitment to equity, identity, and excellence.
Dr. Lizdelia Piñón empowered us with the knowledge and tools to support Emergent Bilingual students with disabilities. Her session highlighted the importance of protecting our most vulnerable students, implementing best practices for EB/SPED students, and improving how we share and use assessment data. Ultimately, her message was clear: We all have a responsibility to be advocates and ensure equitable access and opportunities for every student.
