Region 18 Round-Up 2025: Learning Under the West Texas Sun: Full Schedule

2:02pm CDT

TELPAS Tips & Tricks for a Successful Journey

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:02pm - 2:57pm CDT

Join us for a training session where we will share best practices for TELPAS Speaking and Writing for Grades 2-12.
Learn about the format and content of the test and what is expected from our emergent bilingual (EL/EB) students. Walk away with ideas you can implement immediately.

Speakers

Maria Mata

Bilingual/ESL/Title III, Region 18 ESC

Maria Mata began her educational career in 2004 with Midland Independent School District, where she taught Elementary Bilingual and Dual Language for six years. She then served as a District Bilingual Coach for two years. During her time at MISD, she actively participated in the districtwide... Read More →

Monica Hernandez

All Grades - Character Education, ESC18

Monica Hernandez is a Leadership Consultant for the Region 18 Education Service Center specializing in Accountability. She also supports the regional implementation of the iLEAD Values-Based Student Leadership Initiative. Prior to joining Region 18, Monica served students in Alief... Read More →

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:02pm - 2:57pm CDT
Conference Room D 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Elementary, Bilingual/ESL

Audience Grades K-5
Subject Bilingual/ESL

3:04pm CDT

"Stimulating Math Learning through Children's Literature"

Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:04pm - 4:00pm CDT

Conference Room B

Come discover the magic of blending storytelling with math and leave with ideas to transform your classroom into a space where both literature and numbers come to life!

Students who love good literature can often face challenges when it comes to mathematics, even our gifted students. However, research shows that integrating engaging stories and books can be a powerful tool to spark curiosity and enhance mathematical understanding for all students.
In this session, we’ll explore ways to nurture a love for both literature and mathematics to support all students, including Emergent Bilingual students.
Join us as we discuss creative strategies to integrate math concepts into your existing literature-based curriculum. Learn how to use beloved children’s books to bring abstract math concepts to life, making them more accessible and engaging for all learners. You’ll walk away with practical ideas that align with ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading) and Mathematics TEKS.

Speakers

Socorro Gutierrez

K-5 Mathematics Consultant, Region 18 ESC

Socorro Gutierrez is an Education Consultant for Region 18 Education Service Center. Mrs. Gutierrez provides support and professional development to district educators in order to positively impact student performance. Prior to joining Region 18 in 2018, Mrs. Gutierrez worked in Tulia... Read More →