Substantial longitudinal research indicated that well-implemented dual language immersion programs are highly effective instructional models for multilingual learners (Thomas and Collier, 2017). With the increased popularity of these programs and a shortage of certified educators across the United States, securing bilingual teachers is challenging. This presentation shares the findings from a qualitative study of seven […]

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 influence their practices, particularly regarding cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity. In language education, these dispositions encompass beliefs about language learning and attitudes toward language diversity. […]

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 Register Each year, hundreds of thousands of students enroll in American schools and are identified as English learners (ELs). These multilingual students retain their EL […]