Anna ISD Launch Week: Back to School 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am CDT

Supporting EB Students in Academic Conversations

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

Students' ability to clearly communicate with others in conversation is a critical skill. Emergent Bilingual students often struggle with the speaking portion of the TELPAS. We will discuss the need for academic conversation as a method to support reading skills, writing skills, and ultimately language development.

Speakers

Laurie Smith

ESL Teacher, Slayter Creek Middle School

Slayter Creek Middle School - ESL Teacher

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
AHS B103

ESL

1:15pm CDT

New ELPS Training (Repeat)

0.75 PD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

AHS B103

Speakers

Lindsey Johnson

Director of Federal Programs & Bilingual/ESL, Administration

Lindsey Johnson is in her 17th year with Anna ISD. She has taught on several elementary campuses across the district and now serves as the Director of Bilingual/ESL and Federal Programs.

Jinny Brewer

ESL, Administration

ELPS Overview PD Draft pdf

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
AHS B103

ESL

Anna ISD Launch Week: Back to School 2026

10:00am CDT

Laurie Smith

1:15pm CDT

Lindsey Johnson

Jinny Brewer

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