The Academy for Teacher Excellence

Date: July 7th-9th, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Morning registration will begin at 8:30 am
Location: UT San Antonio Downtown Campus

Parking

Free parking is available in the unmarked spots in Lot D-2 that is located under the freeway. ATE will not be responsible for tickets received for parking in the wrong lot or marked spaces. The attached map indicates where the institute will be held and where the parking is located.

Location

The institute will be held in the Durango Building (DB) at the UT San Antonio Downtown campus. Please note that the first session on Tuesday will be located in a different building than the rest of the institute. It will be held in the Frio Street building in 1.512.

The breakout sessions will all take place on the 2nd floor of the DB. The SBI Hub will be in room 2.206. Participants who miss the opening session on Tuesday can pick up their program at the SBI Hub the first time they attend.

🚨 1 DAY LEFT! Last call to register for the Summer Bridging Institute! 🌟
This is it, educators — your final chance to grab a spot before we kick off three transformative days of learning, creating, and exchanging ideas that matter. 💡
🎯 "Ignite the Journey: From Idea to Impact"
📅 July 7–9, 2026
📍 UTSA Downtown Campus
Don't wait until tomorrow — register RIGHT NOW! 👇
🔗 tinyurl.com/atesbi2026
📞 (210) 458-6170 | [email protected]
See you there! ✨

⏳ Just 2 DAYS LEFT to register for the Summer Bridging Institute! 🌟
The countdown is on! Don't miss your chance to join educators from across San Antonio for three FREE days of learning, creating, and exchanging ideas that spark real change in the classroom.
🎯 "Ignite the Journey: From Idea to Impact"
📅 July 7–9, 2026
📍 UTSA Downtown Campus
secure yours today! 👇
🔗 tinyurl.com/atesbi2026
📞 (210) 458-6170 | [email protected]

⏰ 3 DAYS LEFT to register for the 23rd Annual Summer Bridging Institute! 🌟
Join us July 7–9 at UTSA's Downtown Campus for three FREE days of learning, creating, and connecting with fellow educators. This year's theme, "Ignite the Journey: From Idea to Impact," is all about turning your best ideas into real change in the classroom.
✨ Engaging sessions
✨ Inspiring presenters
✨ A community ready to grow with you
Don't miss your spot — register now! 👇
🔗 tinyurl.com/atesbi2026
📍 UTSA Downtown Campus
📅 July 7–9, 2026
📞 (210) 458-6170 | [email protected]

📐 Core Subjects Math Review with Dr. Crystal Kalinec-Craig & Dr. Stacy Jones
Not sure how to tackle the math portion of your TExES Core Subjects exam? This session isn't about memorizing everything — it's about mastering what's actually tested. 🎯
✅ High-frequency domains: number concepts, algebra, geometry & data analysis
✅ Proven strategies: RPSC, backsolving & estimation
✅ Common error patterns to avoid
✅ Test-day tactics + a timed quick-check
Walk in with test anxiety, walk out with a game plan. 💪
📅 Wednesday, July 8
📍 UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
Register now 👉 tinyurl.com/atesbi2026

📚✨ Calling all bilingual educators! Join Dr. Claudia Treviño García and Helyde Adan-Torres for "Unpacking the BTLPT Certification Exam" — a hands-on session designed to help teachers feel confident and prepared for this important certification exam. Presented in Spanish!
🗓️ Wednesday, July 8
📍 DB 2.302, UTSA Downtown Campus
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to gain clarity and strategies straight from the experts. Register now! 👇
🔗 tinyurl.com/atesbi2026

Join Stacy Salinas, Student Success Coach & Independent Consultant, for an interactive session breaking down The 15 Essential Classroom Procedures Every New Teacher Must Master.
In this session, you'll learn:
✅ The purpose and function behind each procedure
✅ How to explicitly teach routines through modeling, practice, and feedback
✅ How to troubleshoot common routine breakdowns
✅ How to build consistency without rigidity
✅ How to launch strong routines in the first 10 days of school
Whether you're a brand-new teacher or looking to tighten up your classroom systems, this session will give you tools you can use on day one. 🍎📚
📅 July 7–9, 2026
📍 UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/atesbi2026

Executive function isn't just a buzzword — it's the key to student independence. 🔑
Join Dr. Montemayor, Associate Professor at UT San Antonio, for "Executive Function Matters: Building Independence for Students with Disabilities" — a session packed with practical, evidence-based strategies designed for students with autism and equally powerful for those with ADHD and other learning differences.
Learn how to help your students:
✅ Start strong
✅ Stay focused
✅ Tackle challenges head-on
✅ Thrive independently in school
This is the kind of session that transforms how you support every learner in your classroom. 💪📚
📅 July 7–9, 2026
📍 UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/atesbi2026

🌟 Meet our presenter, Gabriel Gonzalez! 🌟
English teacher at SAISD, Gabriel is bringing his session "Using Local Stories to Ignite Learning: San Antonio, Community, and Student Connection" to this year's Summer Bridging Institute!
📍 Learn how to connect academic content to local history, neighborhood narratives, and community issues — making ELAR lessons more relevant and meaningful for students.
🗓️ July 7–9, 2026
📍 UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, create, and exchange with educators across San Antonio! 🎓
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/atesbi2026

🌟 Meet your next favorite speaker! 🌟
Sierra DiStefano is bringing her story — and it's one you won't want to miss. 📖✨
What does it really take to go from sitting in a classroom to standing in front of one? Sierra is pulling back the curtain on her journey through UTSA's teacher prep program — the triumphs, the tough moments, and everything that shaped her into the educator she is today.
💡 "The Journey From Student to Teacher" isn't just a presentation — it's a conversation about real growth, real stories, and real impact.
If you're an educator, a future teacher, or simply someone who believes in the power of great teaching — this session is for YOU. 🍎❤️
📅 July 7–9, 2026
📍 UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
Don't miss your chance to learn, create, and exchange ideas at the 23rd Annual Summer Bridging Institute!
👇 Register today: tinyurl.com/atesbi2026
Tag a teacher who needs to hear this story! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

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