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  • CAL Presentation: MTSS and Multilingual Learners: Developing a Supportive Team Approach

    Event: TESOL Convention 2026 Date & Time: March 24, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presenter(s):       Marybelle Marrero-Colón (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description:  When linguistically diverse students struggle academically, schools’/districts’ are responsible for assessing whether the cause is language differences or disability. Successful development and implementation of a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) ... Read more

  • CAL Presentation: Affecting Policy through Coalition: the National English Learner Roundtable

    Event: TESOL Conference 2026 Date & Time: March 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Session Format: Roundtable Presenter(s):      Diep Nguyen (Center for Applied Linguistics)      Merica Clinkenbeard (NAELPA)      Jeff Hutcheson (TESOL International Association)      Margarita Machado-Casas (NABE)      Jenni Mondi De Torres (WIDA) Description:  The National ... Read more

  • CAL Presentation: Intersectional Identities Within and Beyond TESOL: Continuing the Conversation

    Event: TESOL Conference 2026 Location: Ballroom J at the Salt Palace Convention Center Date & Time: March 26, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Session Format: Intersection Session Presenter(s):      Dr. Ching-Ching Lin (Adelphi University)      Dr. Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics)      Ricardo Valle (Euroidiomas) Moderator:      Drew Fagan ... Read more

  • CAL Presentation: Increasing EL Achievement Through Teacher Capacity Building

    Event: TESOL Conference 2026 Location: 150 DEF at the Salt Palace Convention Center Date & Time: March 26, 2026 |1:00 PM Session Format: Presentation Presenter(s):      Marybelle Marrero-Colón (Center for Applied Linguistics)      Carmen De La Cruz Scales (Carlin Springs Elementary School) This presentation showcases one school’s journey toward capacity building. By focusing on ... Read more

  • CAL Presentation: Making Literacy Instruction Meaningful for Multilingual Learners Through Interactive Activities

    Event: TESOL Convention 2026 Location: Ballroom F at the Salt Palace Convention Center Date & Time: March 26, 2026 | 2:30 PM Session Format: Presentation Presenter(s):      Marybelle Marrero-Colón (Center for Applied Linguistics)      Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description:   This session explores how literacy instruction can be meaningful and fun through ... Read more

  • CAL Presentation: Leading and Learning for Rural Multilingual Learners: An Inquiry Session

    Event: TESOL Convention 2026 Location: Ballroom F at the Salt Palace Convention Center Date & Time: March 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Session Format: Presentation Presenter(s):      Diep Nguyen(Center for Applied Linguistics)      Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description:  This session explores how literacy instruction can be meaningful and ... Read more

  • Conference Presentation: Hyperparameter Optimization for Neural Network-Based IRT in Constrained Settings

    “Hyperparameter Optimization for Neural Network-Based IRT in Constrained Settings" Event: NCME Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, April 9, 9:45 AM ET – 10:45 AM ET Session Format: Presentation Presenters:      Seong Eun Hong Description: This study investigates hyperparameter optimization in neural network-based IRT  estimation. Using simulation with varying item pool sizes, iterations, and tuning strategies, results ... Read more

  • Conference Presentation: Implementing Multilingual Multimodal Classroom Assessment Activities: Evidence from Elementary School Science”

    “Implementing Multilingual Multimodal Classroom Assessment Activities: Evidence from Elementary School Science" Event: NCME Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, April 9, 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM Session Format: Presentation Presenters:      Keira Ballantyne Amy Burden      Brittany York Description: Multilingual students in K-12 settings are learning and being assessed in content areas while still in the process of ... Read more

  • Conference Presentation: A Holistic Model for Developing an Early Childhood English Language Proficiency Assessment

    “A Holistic Model for Developing an Early Childhood English Language Proficiency Assessment" Event: NCME Annual Meeting Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Session Format: Presentation Location: Silver Lake A Presenters:      Yu Lan Su (Center for Applied Linguistics)       Aubrey Sahouria (Center for Applied Linguistics)       Jasmine Tsai, Yamei Wang ... Read more

  • Conference Presentation: From Support to Independence Fading Scaffolds in the Science Classroom

    “From Support to Independence Fading Scaffolds in the Science Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 9:20 AM Session Format: Presentation Location: Platinum Ballroom 2 Presenters:      Maria Cieslak (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Multilingual learners often need extra support to fully engage with science content, but the goal is independence. In ... Read more

  • Conference Presentation: It Takes A Village: Bringing Multicultural Funds of Knowledge into the Science Classroom

    “It Takes A Village: Bringing Multicultural Funds of Knowledge into the Science Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 10:40 AM Session Format: Presentation Location: Platinum Ballroom 3 Presenters:      Brittany York (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: This session will present theoretical viewpoints and research, including the federally-funded M2-Si grant, that illuminate ... Read more

  • Conference Presentation: STEM, AI, and the Multilingual Mind: Navigating Digital Culture Shock in the Classroom

    “STEM, AI, and the Multilingual Mind: Navigating Digital Culture Shock in the Classroom" Event: NSTA 2026 Conference Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2026 | 1:20 PM Session Format: Presentation Location: 153 North Building Presenters:    Maria Cieslak (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: As digital tools and AI rapidly transform STEM education, multilingual learners face unique challenges that go ... Read more