Name: Game Changing Dual Language Leadership and Implementation (Sponsored by Ensemble Learning)
Start: 2026-04-24T13:45:00-0700
End: 2026-04-24T14:45:00-0700

Game Changing Dual Language Leadership and Implementation (Sponsored by Ensemble Learning)

Friday April 24, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

Ballroom I, Yakima Convention Center

This presentation highlights leadership as the driver of dual language success, using Manor ISD’s partnership with Ensemble Learning to illustrate how a clear vision, aligned systems, and sustained professional learning—consistent with the TxEDLIF Leadership Lever—enable program coherence, instructional quality, and improved outcomes for emergent bilingual students.

Speakers

Julie Lara

Managing Director of Programs, Ensemble Learning

Dr. Julie Lara is the Multilingual Programs Managing Director at Ensemble Learning, leading initiatives to enhance educational opportunities for multilingual learners.
Previously, she was the Director of the Emergent Bilingual Support Division at the Texas Education Agency (TEA), where she oversaw the development of policies and resources for 1.3 million emergent bilingual students. During her five years as director, she led efforts such as the... Read More →

Aracely Suarez

Multilingual Learner Programming Manager, Ensemble Learning

Aracely Suarez, M.Ed. is a Multilingual Learner Programming Manager at Ensemble Learning with expertise in dual language program implementation, instructional coaching, and language acquisition. She has held leadership roles including Director of Academic Programs, Principal, Assistant... Read More →

Friday April 24, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Ballroom I, Yakima Convention Center

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