ESC-20 LIFT/IS Component Days: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Opening Message - Culture Statement for LIFT

Wednesday May 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Mesquite/Oak/Pecan @ 1314 Hines

Speakers

Osana Gonzalez

Coordinator I, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20

A veteran educator, Osana has spent 17 remarkable years nurturing students and leading schools. Her extensive background spans high school Spanish instruction, track and basketball coaching, and a decade of impactful administrative roles, from assistant principal to academic dean... Read More →

Wednesday May 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Mesquite/Oak/Pecan 1314 Hines

LIFT Required, Expectations

10:30am CDT

District Snapshots

Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Mesquite/Oak/Pecan @ 1314 Hines

Speakers

Carolina Gonzales

Component Director, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20

Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Mesquite/Oak/Pecan 1314 Hines

LIFT Required; IS Welcome, Expectations

12:00pm CDT

Lunch

Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT

1314 Hines @ 1314 Hines

Lunch and Learn about the Flipbook; lunch is provided.

Flipbook: https://www.flipsnack.com/5F9A9FD6AED/lift-catalog-2

Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
1314 Hines

Lunch

12:00pm CDT

District Meet and Greet

Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Mesquite/Oak/Pecan @ 1314 Hines

Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Mesquite/Oak/Pecan 1314 Hines

LIFT Required

2:10pm CDT

Confidently Entering TAS and Travel Reimbursements

Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT

Oak @ 1314 Hines

Wondering if your TAS entries or travel reimbursements are on track? Whether you're new to TAS and travel reimbursements or just looking for a refresher, this session walks through how to accurately enter time and submit travel-related reimbursements with confidence. We’ll cover expectations, walk through examples, highlight common mistakes to avoid, and leave time for Q&A so you can walk away...
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Speakers

Leanne Hayes

Specialist, Education Service Center, Region 20

Annabelle Rosa

Office Manager, Education Service Center, Region 20

Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
Oak 1314 Hines

Choice, Adminstrative

2:10pm CDT

From Access to Challenge: Elevating Bluebonnet Learning for GT Students

Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT

Mesquite @ 1314 Hines

This session centers on raising the bar for gifted and talented learners within the Bluebonnet Learning framework. Consultants will focus on how to support teachers in moving beyond access to intentionally designing and facilitating rigorous, high-level learning experiences that challenge advanced learners. Participants will leave with practical coaching strategies and tools to help districts...
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Speakers

Kimberly Galloway

Education Service Center, Region 20

Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
Mesquite 1314 Hines

Choice, Bluebonnet Connection

2:10pm CDT

From Standards to Success: Elevating Practice with TCMPC

Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT

Pecan @ 1314 Hines

The bottom line is this... To truly raise the bar, we must ground ourselves first in TCMPC. This session empowers consultants to transition from mere alignment to instructional excellence. We’ll explore how a deep mastery of the system drives student success. Join us to refine your consulting expertise, elevate district practices, and establish a new gold standard for educational achievement...
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Speakers

Allen Wilson

Project Manager - TCMPC, Education Service Center, Region 20

I love working WITH teachers, regardless of the grade level and content. There are some many connections in the world of education, and we have to ensure that our instruction is overt and explicit. One of my favorite things to say is "we don't know what our students are thinking ... Read More →

Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
Pecan 1314 Hines

Choice, Bluebonnet Connection

3:30pm CDT

Wrap Up-Debrief/Exit Ticket

Wednesday May 27, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Mesquite/Oak/Pecan @ 1314 Hines

Wednesday May 27, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Mesquite/Oak/Pecan 1314 Hines

LIFT Required

9:00am CDT

The Power of LIFT: Starting Strong

Thursday May 28, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

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...
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Speakers

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.

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.

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

LIFT Required; IS Welcome, Coaching

11:30am CDT

My20 LIFT Teams Lunch and Learn

Thursday May 28, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT

1314 Hines @ 1314 Hines

My20 LIFT Teams and ESC-20 Playbook

Lunch is provided.

Thursday May 28, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
1314 Hines

Lunch

12:45pm CDT

Special Education with Bluebonnet and SDI

Thursday May 28, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

Speakers

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

LIFT Required; IS Welcome, Bluebonnet Connection

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

Atascosa @ 1314 Hines

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...
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Speakers

Idalia Cabrera

Consultant, Bilingual ESL, Education Service Center, Region 20

Thursday May 28, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
Atascosa 1314 Hines

Choice, Bluebonnet Connection

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

Bexar @ 1314 Hines

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,...
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Speakers

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

Choice, Adminstrative

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

Bandera @ 1314 Hines

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

Abby Sanchez

Project Manager, Education Service Center, Region 20

Thursday May 28, 2026 2:10pm - 3:25pm CDT
Bandera 1314 Hines

Choice, Data

3:30pm CDT

Adjunct Debrief ***required all adjuncts

Thursday May 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

Speakers

Carolina Gonzales

Component Director, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20

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

LIFT Required, Adminstrative

3:30pm CDT

Wrap Up-Debrief/Exit Ticket

Thursday May 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

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

LIFT Required

9:00am CDT

NWEA MAP Data: From Reports to Targeted Action

Friday May 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

This session focuses on interpreting NWEA MAP achievement and growth data, navigating key report types, and translating insights into targeted instructional strategies. Participants will learn how to move from data analysis to intentional planning that drives measurable student outcomes and elevates instruction.

Speakers

Natalie Paes

Assessment and Accountability, Education Service Center, Region 20

Performance Management and Data Analyst specializing in Assessment and Accountability, with a focus on translating complex data into actionable strategies that improve student outcomes. I support educators in making sense of data and building the capacity of campus and district leaders... Read More →

Friday May 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

LIFT Required; IS Welcome, Data

10:30am CDT

Nice, Kind, and Direct — Delivering Strong Impact

Friday May 29, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

This session explores how coaching can move beyond simply being “nice” to being both kind and direct—creating clarity, trust, and stronger outcomes for students. Participants will examine how well-intentioned feedback can sometimes lose its impact when it avoids honesty, and how combining compassion with clear, actionable guidance leads to more meaningful growth.Through reflection and...
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Speakers

Yesenia Frade

Project Manager, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20

Kristyna Brewer

Project Manager, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20

Friday May 29, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

LIFT Required; IS Welcome, Coaching

11:30am CDT

Resource HUB Review

Friday May 29, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

The technical specialists from PM, LIFT and IS will lead this quick conversation over the shared Resource HUB.

Friday May 29, 2026 11:30am - 11:45am CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

LIFT Required; IS Welcome, Adminstrative

11:45am CDT

Lunch (on your own)

Friday May 29, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm CDT

1314 Hines @ 1314 Hines

Lunch is on your own.

Friday May 29, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm CDT
1314 Hines

Lunch

1:15pm CDT

School Improvement

Friday May 29, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

Speakers

Shannon Allen

Coordinator III – School Support Services and Leadership Development, Education Service Center, Region 20

Shannon has over 20 years of experience as an educator in the state of Texas. A majority of her experience has been as a campus leader at all instructional levels. She has 14 years experience as a high school vice principal, elementary school principal, and middle school principal... Read More →

Friday May 29, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

LIFT Required; IS Welcome, Coaching

1:45pm CDT

SVF Dashboard APP

Friday May 29, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

Speakers

Abby Sanchez

Project Manager, Education Service Center, Region 20

Friday May 29, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

LIFT Required, Adminstrative

3:00pm CDT

Game-Changing Questions: Clarify, Probe, Elevate

Friday May 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

Great leaders know that better questions lead to better outcomes. In this interactive session, participants will explore how clarifying and probing questions can uncover root causes, deepen thinking, and build ownership with principals and district leaders. Through real-world leadership scenarios and hands-on practice, attendees will strengthen their ability to move conversations beyond quick...
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Speakers

Yesenia Frade

Project Manager, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20

Kristyna Brewer

Project Manager, LIFT, Education Service Center, Region 20

Friday May 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

LIFT Required; IS Welcome, Coaching

4:00pm CDT

Wrap Up-Debrief/Exit Ticket

Friday May 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar @ 1314 Hines

Friday May 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Atascosa/Bandera/Bexar 1314 Hines

LIFT Required

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