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

9:00am CDT

New ELPS Training

1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

AHS B103

This session will introduce updated ELPS expectations and support staff in understanding how to plan for and serve emergent bilingual students across content areas.

Speakers

Jinny Brewer

ESL, Administration

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.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
AHS B103

10:00am CDT

Differentiation in the Secondary Classroom

1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

AHS B103

This session will provide administrators with updates and expectations related to T-TESS, TIA, and waivers. Participants will review timelines, responsibilities, and key implementation considerations.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
AHS B103

11:00am CDT

3-5 HMH Supplementary Resources

1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

AHS B103

This session will provide participants with information, resources, and planning support related to 3-5 HMH Supplementary Resources. Participants will review expectations, discuss practical applications, and prepare for implementation during the school year.

Speakers

Ryan Schrick

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
AHS B103

1:15pm CDT

New ELPS Training (Jinny & Lindsey)

1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

AHS B103

This session will introduce updated ELPS expectations and support staff in understanding how to plan for and serve emergent bilingual students across content areas.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
AHS B103

3:15pm CDT

Differentiation in the Elementary Classroom

0.75 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

AHS B103

This session will provide elementary teachers with practical strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Participants will explore ways to adjust content, process, product, and learning environment through small groups, student choice, scaffolds, enrichment, and responsive instructional practices.

Speakers

Monica Diaz

Teacher, Rosamond Sherley

I was born and raised in deep South Texas. I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Brownsville and I also have my Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas. I love all things Bilingual! I have taught 2nd and 3rd grade following a 50/50 model. I have... Read More →

Shirley Garnsey

Teacher, Rosamond Sherley

I was born in Guatemala and moved to Virginia when I was 5 years old. I moved to Texas in 2014. Prior to teaching full-time I was a substitute teacher here in Anna. Since then I have taught in the Dual Language program and in 2023 got my Masters in Bilingual Education from UTEP

Anayeli Adame

1st Grade Teacher, RSE Elementary

1st Grade Teachers from RSE

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS B103

10:00am CDT

1:15pm CDT

9:00am CDT

10:00am CDT

11:00am CDT

1:15pm CDT

3:15pm CDT

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