NAELPA Conference Presentation—Centering Multilingual Learners to Ensure Equity in Literacy Instruction: Integrating Research, Policy, and Practice

Centering Multilingual Learners to Ensure Equity in Literacy Instruction: Integrating Research, Policy, and Practice Date & Time: February 19, 2025 | 2:40 PM Location: Techwood Room Presenters: Ester de Jong (University of Colorado-Denver) Martha Hernandez (Californians Together) Diep Nguyen (Center for Applied Linguistics) Julie Sugarman (Migration Policy Institute) Description: "States and districts face challenges implementing literacy policies ... Read more

NABE Conference Presentation—Gamify Academic Language: Classic Games with a Twist

Atlanta, GA

Gamify Academic Language: Classic Games with a Twist Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 1:20–2:10 PM Location: Embassy A Presenter: Maria Cieslak (CAL) Description: "Explore an innovative approach to learning on gamifying academic language through classic games with a twist. Experience how games like Tic Tac Toe, Uno, Dice, and Jenga can be transformed into powerful educational ... Read more

NABE Conference Presentation—Co-designing Multilingual Multimodal Science Inventory Activities with NC Educators

Atlanta, GA

Co-designing Multilingual Multimodal Science Inventory Activities with NC Educators Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 2:20–3:10 PM Presenter(s): Keira Ballantyne (CAL) Ivanna Mann Thrower Anderson (North Carolina Department of Public Instruction) Description: "The Multilingual Multimodal Science Inventory (M2-Si) is an innovative formative tool for classroom educators to understand what their students know and can do ... Read more

NABE Conference Presentation—Emerging Horizons: Integrating Generative AI in Multilingual Education

Atlanta, GA

Emerging Horizons: Integrating Generative AI in Multilingual Education Date & Time: February 21, 2025 | 8:30–9:50 AM Location: Embassy B Presenter: Maria Cieslak (CAL) Description: "Explore the transformative potential of integrating generative AI into multilingual education. Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies can enhance language learning experiences, promote cultural understanding, and personalize educational content. This session offers insights into ... Read more

NABE Conference Presentation—Using Your Program Data for Self-Evaluation: A Simple Quantitative Method to Understand Inequity

Atlanta, GA

Using Your Program Data for Self-Evaluation: A Simple Quantitative Method to Understand Inequity Date & Time: February 21, 2025 | 8:30–9:50 AM Presenter: Keira Ballantyne (CAL) Description: "Quantitative analysis of program data can be daunting, but not all analysis types require specialized training. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how you can use fractions to understand ... Read more

NABE Conference Presentation—Evidence-Based Compliance: Tools & Strategies for Collaborative Title III Data Collection

Atlanta, GA

Evidence-Based Compliance: Tools & Strategies for Collaborative Title III Data Collection Date & Time: February 22, 2025 | 8:00 AM Location: Hanover C Presenter(s): Kia Johnson (CAL) Ashley Millet (CAL PD Consultant) Description: "This workshop aims to equip general education teachers, ESL teachers, and school/district administrators of multilingual learners with the tools and strategies needed to effectively ... Read more

Leading Dual Language Programs for Student Success

March 10–13 and 17–18, 2025 Learn how to enhance or develop your dual language program based on the seven research-based strands of effective dual language education in the CAL publication Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education (Howard et al., 2018). Sign up with your leadership team and work collaboratively to make your dual language program ... Read more

CAL Spanish-English Biliteracy Instruction (¡en español!): Foundations

April 7–10 and 14–15, 2025 Cómo fomentar el desarrollo de la lengua y lectoescritura: Diferencias lingüísticas entre el español y el inglés y su impacto en la enseñanza de la lengua y lectoescritura bilingüe This interactive institute, formerly known as the Spanish Language and Literacy institute, is designed to provide participants with research-based, effective methods ... Read more