Presentations

Federal Policy Perspectives on Multilingualism Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM Location: Inman RM Presenters: Amalia Chamorro (Director of Educational Policy Project/Unidos ) Diep Nguyen (CEO/President- CAL) Andrea Senteno ( Regional Counsel/MALDEF). Description: “Join a special session with national partners of the Hispanic Education Coalition to hear about the ... Read more

Supporting General Education Educators Serving Multilingual Students Through Multifaceted Professional Development Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 2:20 PM Location: Hanover E Presenter(s): Marybelle Marrero-Colón (Center for Applied Linguistics) Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Research has shown that well-trained professionals improve the quality of education through continual refinement of best practices (Zepeda, 2013), yet ... Read more

Keeping Schools Safe for Learning: Advocating for Multilingual Learners' Right to Education Date & Time: February 20, 2025 | 6:00–6:45 PM Location: Regency V Presenter(s): Julie Sugarman (Migration Policy Institute) Amalia Chamorro (UnidosUS) Convener & Moderator: Diep Nguyen (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Across the country, educators and advocates are working to keep schools a safe space for ... Read more

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

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

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

A Bridge Connecting Creativity & Writing Proficiency for English Learners Date & Time: February 22, 2025 | 8:00 AM Location: Fairlie Room Presenter: Marybelle Marrero-Colon (CAL) Description: "Writing as an academic process is both complex and multifaceted. It involves having the writer perform continuous problem-solving and decision-making activities. For second-language learners, the ability to write precisely and coherently ... Read more

A Bridge Connecting Creativity & Writing Proficiency for English Learners Date & Time: February 22, 2025 | 8:00 AM Location: Fairlie Room Presenter: Marybelle Marrero-Colon (CAL) Description: "Writing as an academic process is both complex and multifaceted. It involves having the writer perform continuous problem-solving and decision-making activities. For second-language learners, the ability to write precisely and coherently ... Read more

How to Foster Spanish-English Bilingual Students' Metalinguistic Awareness Date & Time: February 26, 2025 | 1:00–4:00 PM Presenter(s): Igone Arteagoitia (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: This session will provide leaders with actionable strategies, tools, and inspiration to advance linguistic equity and create a lasting impact in their schools and districts.

Embracing Multilingual Learners' Linguistic and Cultural Assets to Enhance Learning and Promote Inclusivity Date & Time: February 27, 2025 | 8:20–9:20 AM Presenter(s): Igone Arteagoitia (Center for Applied Linguistic                                                      ... Read more