Event: National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) Virtual Summit Location: Zoom Date & Time: January 21, 2026 Session Format: Presentation Presenter(s): Sarah Howard, Diep Nguyen, Keira Ballantyne Description: With most states mandating Science of Reading instruction in legislation, previous investigations have looked at the different requirements of legislative mandates. However, there has not been a ... Read more

Event: National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) Virtual Summit Location: Zoom Date & Time: January 21, 2026 Session Format: Presentation Presenter(s): Marybelle Marrero-Colón (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: This 50-minute discussion looks at the important attributes of effective professional development. Some of the aspects explored include ongoing practices and topics, collaborative job-embedded approaches amongst educators ... Read more

“Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education: Updating for Authenticity and Innovation" Event: Multilingual Illinois 2025 Statewide Conference Location: South Pavilion 1 Date: December 9, 2025 Session Format: Presentation Presenters: Analleli Hernández (Center for Applied Linguistics) Description: Calling all dual language education stakeholders! It's been over seven years since Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education (GPDLE), edition 3 was published ... Read more