Supported by the Greater Texas Foundation, the initiative provides school districts with essential tools to promote educational excellence.
Austin, TX — April 21, 2025 – The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) and E3 Alliance are thrilled to announce a collaborative effort to host a transformative program tailored specifically for Central Texas school districts. This initiative, made possible by the generous support of the Greater Texas Foundation, aims to enhance educational outcomes for Emergent bilingual students within the region’s schools.
The program will kick off with a two-day in-person workshop on June 3 and 4, 2025, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Austin Community College Highland Business Center - Board Room 201, located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752. Participants will engage in a research-grounded interactive workshop to acquire insights to drive actions for enhanced graduation rates, increased dual credit engagement, timely access to Algebra 1 by 8th grade, and improved college and career readiness of Emergent bilingual students.
“Leading for Emergent Bilingual Success equips educators with strategies that uplift student self-efficacy and academic performance,” says Heather Salaz, Director of Strong Foundation of E3 Alliance. “We are committed to enhancing community engagement, policy awareness, and creating supportive learning environments where every student can thrive.”
The work is anchored in rigorous research to increase student self-efficacy and school performance. This program emphasizes the importance of reflecting on policies, procedures, community engagement, and student interactions to create learning environments where every learner can thrive.
Building on the workshop experience, participants will implement Action Research Projects (ARPs) to identify opportunities for improvement, measure baseline metrics, apply NAPE’s proven strategies, and assess outcomes. These new initiatives will collectively foster a culture of continuous improvement and strategic enhancement in educational practices.
The culminating event will be an ARP Showcase in May 2026, where participants will present their Action Research Projects, share lessons learned, and collaboratively determine future steps in promoting emergent bilingual success in our schools.
Salaz stated, “The NAPE training has proven to be useful and effective, as evidenced by our increases in attendance, engagement, and performance. This partnership demonstrates our dedication to transforming education systems through data and collaborations, so all students succeed.”
For more information, contact Heather Salaz at hsalaz@e3alliance.org.
About E3 Alliance: E3 Alliance is a nationally recognized, data-driven education collaborative and solutions provider based in Central Texas. We work across the state to transform education systems through data and collaboration, so all students succeed. We also work to increase economic mobility and the overall quality of life for our community through education system alignment from pre-K to the workforce. Founded in 2006, we are a leader in collective impact, collaborating with 15 Central Texas school districts, seven higher education institutions, and numerous businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, policy leaders, students, and families.
About The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE): NAPE is a consortium of state and local agencies, corporations, and national organizations. Through its four main areas of focus—professional development, technical assistance, research and evaluation, and advocacy—NAPE strives to achieve its mission of building educators’ capacity to implement effective solutions for increasing student access, educational equity, and workforce diversity.
About Greater Texas Foundation: Greater Texas Foundation supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education. We put particular focus on helping underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. We pursue our mission by forming partnerships, supporting research, sharing knowledge, and making grants.
About E3 Alliance Data and Trends Portal: The E3 Alliance Data and Trends Portal offers comprehensive insights into education outcomes across Central Texas and specific Texas regions and legislative districts. It provides educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community members with actionable data on trends that impact students, families, and the economy. Building on the Central Texas Education Profile since 2007, the portal delivers a thorough, regional assessment of educational trends and outcomes throughout Texas.