Opportunities to engage with MLRC to explore research insights into teaching multilingual learners.

  • Speaker Series: Narék Sahakyan

    Examining Multilingual Learners’ Proficiency on Standardized Assessments: Trends and Disparities Across the WIDA Consortium Narék Sahakyan, Researcher at WIDA Thursday, April 3, 2025 1 - 2 p.m. CST on Zoom […]

  • Speaker Series: Christine Montecillo Leider & Christina L. Dobbs

    Drs. Montecillo Leider and Dobbs present "Conceptualizing Teachers' Beliefs about Linguistic Diversity: The Relationship between Beliefs about Language Learning and Sociopolitical Beliefs about Language" Research shows that teacher dispositions significantly […]

  • Intro to the MLRC School Network Webinar

    Learn about the Multilingual Learning Research Center (MLRC) School Network. This webinar is for educators and administrators at independent and international schools who want to learn more about joining the […]

  • MLRC Speaker Series: Elenita Irizarry-Ramos

    Dr. Irizarry-Ramos will share findings from a mixed-methods study examining how Massachusetts supports sustainable, high-quality dual language bilingual education through data-informed policy and technical assistance. Integrating quantitative and qualitative data, her research […]

  • MLRC Speaker Series: Andrea L. Ochoa

    Andrea L. Ochoa, Ph.D., examined interview data collected from school principals across California during the 2022–23 academic year. Using a modified social justice policy implementation framework, her analysis revealed themes […]

  • Speaker Series: Janette Avelar

    On February 5th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM US Central Time, Janette Avelar will present "Who is Seen as Gifted? Intersectional Patterns in Multilingual Learners’ Identification and Educational Opportunities." This […]

  • On March 5th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM US Central Time, Ofelia Castro Schepers will present "Beyond Individual Trauma: Linguicism, Accountability, and Teachers’ Perceptions of How Trauma-Informed Practices Support Multilingual […]

  • School Improvement Framework Webinar

    Interested in strengthening your school-wide approach to serving multilingual learners?  The MLRC will be hosting the first of two free webinars introducing the MLRC School Improvement Framework on April 8 […]

  • School Improvement Playbook Webinar

    The MLRC will host the second webinar of the series, which will focus on the MLRC School Improvement Playbook. Register here to learn about this powerful collection of tools, activities, and […]

  • Speaker Series: Ying Chu

    On Thursday, April 23, 9:00-10:00 AM US Central Time, Ying Chu will present "Implementation of High-Quality Dual Language Immersion Programs in International Schools." This presentation will share findings from a […]