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

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

Evidence-Based Compliance: Collaborative Tools and Strategies for Title III Data Collection Date & Time: March 19, 2025 | 11:30 AM Location: Long Beach, CA Presenter(s): Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Ashley Millet (Center for Applied Linguistics Consultant) Description: This workshop equips general education teachers, ESL teachers, and administrators of multilingual learners with the tools ... Read more

Supporting General Education Educators Serving MLs Through Multifaceted PD Date & Time: March 21, 2025 | 11:00–11:45 AM (Pacific Time) Location: Room 103B, Long Beach Convention Center, TESOL, Long Beach, CA Presenter(s): Marybelle Marrero-Colon (Center for Applied Linguistics) Kia Johnson (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: This session explores impactful PD alternatives for general educators of ... Read more