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Thursday, May 28
 

9:00am CDT

The Power of LIFT: Starting Strong
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CDT
This session introduces participants to the LIFT Coaching Framework by establishing a clear understanding of its purpose, structure, and intended impact. Participants will explore each of the six steps in depth, gaining insight into how the framework supports meaningful coaching conversations, growth, and accountability. The session will also distinguish what the LIFT Coaching Framework is—and what it is not—helping participants align expectations and apply the model effectively. Finally, the session will provide a preview of upcoming learning and application opportunities, setting the stage for continued development and practical implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Moreno

Christina Moreno

Consultant, Texas Lesson Study Facilitator, Education Service Center, Region 20
This will be my 26th year in education. I currently serve as a Project Manager on the LIFT Team.
avatar for Yesenia Frade

Yesenia Frade

Project Manager, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20
Yesenia Frade is a coach who enjoys working alongside educators to strengthen teaching, support leaders, and improve student outcomes.  Known for a collaborative, practical approach, Yesenia helps schools implement systems that make work more focused, manageable, and impactful.
avatar for Kristyna Brewer

Kristyna Brewer

Project Manager, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20
Kristyna Brewer is a coach who loves helping educators simplify the complex work of teaching and leadership. She works alongside schools and districts to build strong systems, support teachers, and keep the focus on what matters most: student success.  Her approach is practical... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

11:30am CDT

My20 LIFT Teams Lunch and Learn
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Thursday May 28, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
1314 Hines

12:45pm CDT

Special Education with Bluebonnet and SDI
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Bianca Cole

Bianca Cole

Coordinator III, Special Education, Education Service Center, Region 20
Bianca Cole currently serves as a coordinator in the Special Education and School Support Services Component at ESC 20. Her primary duties include the direct supervision of Dyslexia, Inclusive Practices, Low Incidence Disabilities, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Section 504... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

2:10pm CDT

Leading the Shift: What Every Consultant Needs to Know About the New ELPS
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
The 2026–2027 school year brings a significant policy shift in how emergent bilingual students are described and supported — and as instructional consultants, we are the bridge between that change and the educators who need to act on it.
This focused 75-minute session builds the shared foundation our team needs to lead with clarity and confidence. We’ll examine what changed in the new ELPS and Proficiency Level Descriptors and what it means for the K–12 educators we support across content areas. Participants leave with a working understanding of the key shifts, a shared language, and the readiness to move campuses from awareness to action.
When our consultants are fluent in the new ELPS — our Region 20 school systems can be too.

Speakers
avatar for Idalia Cabrera

Idalia Cabrera

Consultant, Bilingual ESL, Education Service Center, Region 20
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
Atascosa 1314 Hines

2:10pm CDT

Precision Differentiation at Scale: Leveraging AI to LIFT the Floor and Raise the Ceiling
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
In today’s classrooms, the widest gap is not between students; it’s between what we could differentiate and what we actually implement. This session equips instructional leaders with a coherent, system-level approach to differentiation that simultaneously supports Emergent Bilinguals, students with learning differences, and Gifted/Talented learners.Participants will engage in a fast-paced, application-driven experience using AI tools to analyze content, generate aligned supports, and design tiered learning pathways. By leveraging NotebookLM for content synthesis and TeachShare for real-time differentiation, leaders will leave with replicable systems that reduce teacher workload while increasing rigor, access, and responsiveness.Move beyond generic strategies into precise, tangible differentiation that works in dual language, ESL, inclusion, and GT contexts.

Speakers
avatar for Elmer Castro

Elmer Castro

Bilingual/ESL Consultant, Education Service Center, Region 20
Elmer Castro is a bilingual educational consultant and former campus and district leader with extensive experience supporting emergent bilingual students across Texas. He partners with districts to strengthen bilingual and ESL program design, Title III implementation, and instructional... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
Bexar 1314 Hines

2:10pm CDT

Raising the Bar… Without Raising Your Stress Level: DMAC & Eduphoria Reports Made Easy
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
In this hands-on session, participants will follow a step-by-step demonstration to quickly pull and interpret key instructional reports in DMAC and Eduphoria, uncover data trends, and identify next steps.
Walk away with practical strategies and the confidence to pull data reports that support administrators and teachers in boosting student performance on STAAR.
Speakers
avatar for Abby Sanchez

Abby Sanchez

Project Manager, Education Service Center, Region 20
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
Bandera 1314 Hines

3:30pm CDT

Adjunct Debrief ***required all adjuncts
Thursday May 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Speakers
avatar for Carolina Gonzales

Carolina Gonzales

Component Director, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20
Thursday May 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

3:30pm CDT

Wrap Up-Debrief/Exit Ticket
Thursday May 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Thursday May 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines
 
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