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Connecting Words, Connecting Worlds: The Power of Cognates




Unlock the magic of cognates and watch your students’ vocabulary—and confidence—expand across languages. In this dynamic bilingual session, we’ll dive into the power of cognates as a bridge that connects English and Spanish, helping learners make sense of academic language, transfer knowledge, and build stronger biliteracy skills.

Participants will explore practical strategies, classroom routines, and engaging activities that turn cognates into everyday instructional tools. From decoding complex texts to boosting oral language and writing, you’ll leave with ready-to-use resources that help students see how languages connect—and how those connections open new worlds of understanding.

 

Perfect for educators eager to strengthen linguistic transfer, enrich vocabulary instruction, and empower students to leverage both their languages with pride.



Important Session Information:


Please bring a laptop.

Enhanced Curriculum members may attend at no additional fee.


T-TESS/T-PESS:
Dimension 1.1: Standards and Alignment, Dimension 1.3: Knowledge of Students, Dimension 2.4: Differentiation, Dimension 2.5: Monitor and Adjust

Registration ends at 12:00 AM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Session ID:
382900
Credits Available:
(3) CPE
Seats Available:
30
Fee:
$55.00
Contact Person:
Ana Lowry
Instructor(s):
Faith Foster
Norma Romero-Komlofske
Date Time Location
10/28/2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ESC Region 12
2101 W Loop 340, Waco, 76712


ESC Region 12 | 2101 West Loop 340 | Waco TX 76712 | 254-297-1212