ESC Region 11 staff will provide Bilingual/ESL/Title III Program Directors, Coordinators, and leaders serving as the Region 11 LEA point of contact with an opportunity to meet with ESC staff and collaborate with district and charter school colleagues. These face-to-face sessions will include updates and information about state and federal rules and regulations for educating Emergent Bilingual students/English Learners. Guidance and support will be provided for effective program design and implementation. Updates on state and federal issues that affect the instruction and assessment of emergent bilingual students will also be shared.