Academies

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ESL Academy

ESL Academy

The ESL Academy offers resources and strategies to help you prepare for the TExES #154 ESL Supplemental Exam. The Academy is divided up into an Introduction and 10 Competencies that guide you through the components that are tested by the state. The Eco-Resilience NPD Program offers reimbursement for the TExES #154 exam if the Academy is completed in its entirety. For further information on the reimbursement process, you can contact Aibeth Laugisch at a.laugisch@tamu.edu.

Free
Bilingual Supplemental Certification Preparation Academy

Bilingual Supplemental Academy

The Bilingual Supplemental Academy's goal is to increase the number of certified bilingual teachers who will effectively deliver instruction to Emergent Bilingual students. This training will provide participants with the research foundation and content addressed in the domains and competencies of the Bilingual Supplemental TExES # 164 examination. As part of the development of an understanding of second-language acquisition and the challenges facing the Emergent Bilingual student, best practices for effective instruction will be shared.