Center for Research & Development in Dual Language & Literacy Acquisition

05/28/2026

Texas A&M’s Science Role Models and Mentors (SRM²) program connects rural elementary students with university science mentors through virtual learning experiences. The program helps students build interest in science, explore STEM careers, and connect with real-world scientists — all from their classrooms.
Led by researchers including Dr. Rafael Lara-Alecio, Dr. Beverly Irby, Dr. Kara Sutton-Jones, Dr. Fuhui Tong, Dr. Cindy Guerrero, and Makeda Mills, SRM² is creating innovative learning opportunities for rural youth across Texas.
Read more about the research here:https://crdlla.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2026/05/Research-Brief-SRM2-11-14-25.pdf

05/25/2026

Educators: Transform how you teach science and strengthen student literacy.

Join the FREE, online, self-paced Literacy-Infused Science (LIS) Institutes for elementary and middle school educators nationwide.

• Earn 3–5 professional development hours
• Learn evidence-based strategies to integrate literacy, language, and science instruction
• Receive digital teacher guide and vocabulary cards upon completion

⏰ Apply by May 31 — limited seats!
👉 Learn more: tx.ag/LIS2026

05/21/2026

Project EBEST makes certification prep practical and accessible for busy teachers - and it’s 100% online.
Future bilingual and ESL educators can access free prep courses, course materials, and exam fee reimbursement, all designed to help you prepare on your own schedule and step confidently into Texas classrooms.

Learn more and register: tx.ag/EBESTCert

05/20/2026

Project EBEST makes certification prep practical and accessible for busy teachers - and it’s 100% online.
Future bilingual and ESL educators can access free prep courses, course materials, and exam fee reimbursement, all designed to help you prepare on your own schedule and step confidently into Texas classrooms.

Learn more and register: tx.ag/EBESTCert

05/18/2026

On May 12, the College of Education and Human Development gathered to honor Dean Michael de Miranda and celebrate his years of dedicated leadership, vision, and service to Texas A&M University. His commitment to innovation, collaboration, and student success has left a lasting impact across the college and beyond.
Dr. Beverly Irby was honored to share remarks on behalf of colleagues and friends, recognizing Dean de Miranda’s meaningful contributions and wishing him continued success in his next chapter.

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

The CRDLLA and ELRC Directors, Dr. Rafa Alecio-Lara and Dr. Beverly Irby, were honored to present at the recent TEXAS A&M CEHD-Research Enterprise & Outreach REO Summit 2026. Dr. Linda Rodriguez and Centers’ Team also participated at the Summit - Grateful for the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and highlight the impactful research and leadership initiatives happening across our centers and institutes.

05/15/2026

Through Project EBEST, we equip future bilingual and ESL teachers to make a meaningful impact in classrooms across Texas.
This program is designed for candidates preparing for certification exams and includes course materials, exam fee reimbursement, and subsidized or no-cost courses.
Learn more and register: tx.ag/EBESTCert

05/14/2026

Advancing bilingual educator development across contexts.

The Center for Research and Development in Dual Language and Literacy Acquisition (CRDLLA) at Texas A&M University was proud to collaborate with Grigol Robakidze University (GRUNI) in supporting the Bilingual “Thinking Outside the Leadership Box” program, alongside TESOL and Paths to Publication initiatives that continue to strengthen educator and researcher development.

Since 2022, the partnership between Texas A&M University and GRUNI has created meaningful opportunities for educators, researchers, and students across Georgia. Participants shared that these experiences strengthened their professional competencies and expanded their capacity to implement innovative practices within their schools, institutions, and communities.

We extend our appreciation to Anna Abesadze for opening the event and to Professor Mamuka Tavkhelidze, Nika Beselia, and Harvey Cernowitz of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia for their remarks emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in advancing educational innovation and supporting emerging scholars.

We also recognize the dedication of Texas A&M collaborators and ELRC representatives - Drs. Beverly Irby, Rafael Lara-Alecio, Jim Lynch, Uyok Hanson, Mahreen Ghayas, and Mohamed Seyed - whose leadership continues to strengthen global educational partnerships.

Congratulations to all graduates and thank you to our partners at GRUNI for helping make this work possible.

05/14/2026

Strengthen science. Deepen literacy. Support your students. Attention elementary and middle school teachers: Project VICTORY offers free, self-paced teacher PD on literacy-infused science strategies to better support all learners.
Register: tx.ag/LIS2026

05/13/2026