WABE 2026 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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8:00am PDT

Puentes de Confianza: Building Trust With Spanish-Speaking Families in Challenging Times

Saturday April 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT

Presentation highlights the work of a Spanish Family Liaison in the Evergreen School District and the intentional strategies used to engage, support, and advocate for families during challenging times.

Speakers

Adriana Ramirez Reyes

BILINGUAL FAMILY LIAISON, EVERGREEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

I am an immigrant from Mexico who came to the U.S. at age 10. My experiences navigating the school system shaped my path, and I now work as a family liaison empowering parents to support their children’s academic success.

Saturday April 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Ballroom 300, Yakima Convention Center

Breakout Sessions

11:00am PDT

Using WIDA MARCO DALE to promote Mathematical Discourse in Dual Language Spanish Classrooms

Saturday April 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Ballroom 300, Yakima Convention Center

In math, multilingual learners must comprehend mathematics’ disciplinary literacy, a complex system that includes proficiency, practices, and discourse (Moschkovich, 2015a) . Come learn how to use the WIDA MARCO DALE in Spanish to plan discourse rich instruction that moves students beyond vocabulary to also develop sentence and discourse rich mathematical grade level language, enhancing all students’ linguistic knowledge and mathematical reasoning.

Speakers

Patricia Venegas-Weber

Dual Language Program Supervisor, Office of Superintendent of Public Instriction

Dr. Patricia Venegas-Weber is originally from Chile and holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, specializing in the development of bilingual education teachers’ professional identity. She has more than 20 years of experience in bilingual... Read More →

Erica Bailey Ramos

Dual Language Program Specialist, Edmonds School District

Erica Ramos' commitment to dual language education is both professional and personal. A former dual language student and proud Latina, she works out of a deep dedication to her community and a belief in the brilliance of multilingual learners. Currently a Dual Language Program Specialist... Read More →

Saturday April 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Ballroom 300, Yakima Convention Center