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This presentation provides a detailed overview of Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE)/Early Exit programs and examines how these programs leverage students’ home languages to support academic achievement and English language development while preparing them for successful transitions to English-medium instruction.
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This presentation explores research-based and field-tested strategies for strengthening Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) programs to support multilingual learners’ academic success and English language development. Drawing on implementation experiences from Texas districts, it highlights effective transition practices, biliteracy development, and practical recommendations for creating rigorous, data-informed bilingual programs.
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Altagracia "Grace" Delgado has devoted over 30 years to education, serving as a bilingual teacher, literacy coach, and both a school and central office administrator. A passionate advocate for students in special populations, she collaborates with various organizations to ensure they receive the support and resources they need. Ms. Delgado serves as a Board Member of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education and has been an Advisory Board Member for Assessment for Good and the Houston Christian University’s Women in Leadership Program.
Her expertise has been featured in Education Week, the Seidlitz Education Blog, and eSchool News. Based in Houston, Texas, she has served as Director of Language Acquisition and Early Childhood in Brazosport ISD, Executive Director of Multilingual Services for Aldine ISD, and is currently the Director of Texas Initiatives for the English Learners Success Forum.
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