Dual Language Guidance Committee
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The mission of the DLGC will be to ensure the expansion and effective implementation of DLI programs throughout the state. This group has the unique opportunity to systematize equity and advance biliteracy, bilingualism and sociocultural competence across the state.
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Engage in hands-on development of a game changing DLI instructional management framework, aimed at systemizing equitable access and increasing academic achievement for English learners.
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Participate in multiple opportunities to share content expertise and professional experiences related to successful DLI program implementation.
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Offer guidance that could potentially influence policy decisions resulting in improving academic outcomes of English learners.
![Carolina Armstrong](/media/52fpau4a/asset-7-2x.png)
Director of PK-12 Bilingual Services Richardson ISD
![Karla Beltran](https://www.txel.org/media/b1shawpn/asset-8-2x.png)
Dual Language Elementary School Principal Garland ISD
![Noelia Benson](/media/p12e4v42/asset-12-2x.png)
Bilingual/ ESL Consultant American Institutes for Research
![Karina Chapa](https://www.txel.org/media/0gjncmdg/asset-11-2x.png)
Language Proficiency, Biliteracy & Cultural Diversity Director, Region 1
![Diana Correa-Nieto](https://www.txel.org/media/yxxdibpf/asset-9-2x.png)
Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher Harlingen ISD
![Dr. Narciso Garcia](https://www.txel.org/media/0clezsmp/asset-10-2x.png)
Superintendent Vanguard Charter Schools
![Elizabeth Gonzalez](https://www.txel.org/media/eo4dccl4/asset-15-2x.png)
Schoolwide Project Coordinator Eastwood Knolls International School
![Maria Gregory](https://www.txel.org/media/ztnd42vj/asset-13-2x.png)
Dual Language Teacher
Lubbock ISD
![Julia Hernández](https://www.txel.org/media/c2oftfsr/asset-14-2x.png)
Elementary Multilingual Specialist Austin ISD
![Dr. Olivia Hernández](https://www.txel.org/media/njsd53pf/asset-18-2x.png)
Assistant Superintendent Language & Literacy San Antonio ISD
![Hazel Martinez](https://www.txel.org/media/3vhlz3s1/asset-16-2x.png)
Dual Language Coordinator Manor ISD
![Disa McEwan](https://www.txel.org/media/r33mwd0c/asset-17-2x.png)
Dual Language Pre-K Principal Garland ISD
![Dr. Rolando Merchan](https://www.txel.org/media/1jkn5osv/asset-21-2x.png)
Bilingual/ ESL / Dual Language Coordinator Pasadena ISD
![Adriana Olivas](https://www.txel.org/media/okwbtop0/asset-20-2x.png)
Elementary Dual Language Facilitator El Paso ISD
![Bertha Perea](https://www.txel.org/media/5y3p4gfa/asset-25-2x.png)
Dual Language Assistant Principal Harlingen ISD
![Tami Sanchez](https://www.txel.org/media/s4ohzx5d/asset-23-2x.png)
LPAC Specialist
Duncanville ISD
![Sandra Valle](https://www.txel.org/media/ufcnljky/asset-24-2x.png)
Dual Language Teacher
Austin ISD
![Kathy Vergara](https://www.txel.org/media/2gwmj002/asset-22-2x.png)
Director of Multilingual Program Klein ISD
![Dr. Julie Lara](https://www.txel.org/media/authqife/asset-28-2x.png)
Director of English Learner Support Texas Education Agency
![Dr. Xóchitl Anabel Rocha](https://www.txel.org/media/cpbbk2ob/asset-27-2x.png)
Dual Language Coordinator Texas Education Agency
![Dr. Leo Gómez](https://www.txel.org/media/w1gda3gs/asset-26-2x.png)
Bilingual/ Bicultural Education University of Texas Pan American
![Elise Darwish](https://www.txel.org/media/3jip4tdi/asset-32-2x.png)
CEO
Ensemble Learning
![Dr. Kettisha Jones](https://www.txel.org/media/ckjihbgm/asset-31-2x.png)
Sr. Leadership Coach
Ensemble Learning
![Dr. Leigh Mingle](https://www.txel.org/media/uqzhzyux/asset-30-2x.png)
Sr Dir of Research and Evaluation Ensemble Learning