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

  • MLRC @ CLADES 2026

    At the upcoming CLADES Conference (Belgium) from February 25-26th, Dr. Esther Bettney Heidt (MLRC SchooL Network Researcher) will facilitate a workshop titled "From Ideology to Action: Designing Equitable Language Policy in Practice." Drawing on the collaborative expertise of the MLRC School Network’s Language Policy Working Group, this workshop introduces a 7-stage framework designed to help […]

  • MLRC at NAELPA 2026

    Come see the MLRC at NAELPA 2026! Carrie Parker, MLRC Co-Director, will present Strengthening the Educator Workforce for Multilingual Learners: A Toolkit for Aligning Educator Recruitment with ML Programs and Services. This workshop will walk attendees through a tool to support districts to align their vision for ML learning and their ML programs and services […]

  • 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 presentation will examine which multilingual learners are identified for Talented and Gifted programs and how access to advanced coursework varies after identification. Using statewide longitudinal […]

  • MLRC at the EARCOS 2025-2026 Webinar Series

    Multilingualism in International Schools: Looking Back, Looking Ahead  We have worked in and with international schools for over three decades, and we have seen incredible growth in schools and in the field. We have also seen persistent challenges and enduring themes. This webinar is based on a recent series of articles in TIE Online, offered as an […]

  • Research Symposium: Manila

    International School of Manila University Pkwy, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines

    Held in Manila at the International School of Manila, the MLRC Research Symposium brings educators together for two days of hands-on learning, deep discussion, and action research planning. Participants explore key themes such as inclusive EAL, translanguaging, and collaboration, grounded in research. After the symposium, school teams receive sustained MLRC support as they carry out […]

  • Research Symposium: Malaga

    British School of Málaga C. Centaurea, 8, Málaga-Este, Málaga, Spain

    Hosted at the British School of Málaga in Málaga, the MLRC Research Symposium provides a two-day in-person workshop where educators dive into the research in fostering inclusive and multilingual classrooms. With sessions focused on translanguaging, collaboration, and inclusive EAL, participants collaborate in teams to create action research plans that address their school’s unique needs. Following […]

  • Research Symposium: Beijing

    International School of Beijing 10 Anhua St, Shunyi District, Beijing, China

    Hosted at the International School of Beijing, the MLRC Research Symposium offers a two-day immersive experience for educators committed to enhancing multilingual education. Through practical workshops, research exploration, and team-based planning, participants build actionable insights around a problem of practice. Post-symposium, school teams engage in ongoing collaboration and receive virtual support from the MLRC as […]

  • Research Symposium: Panama City

    International School of Panama 3GHH+357, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama

    The MLRC Research Symposium in Panama City is a vibrant two-day, in-person gathering that brings together educators from across the region to explore multilingual learning through collaborative research. With a focus on translanguaging, inclusive EAL, and collaboration, participants dive into real-world strategies for supporting multilingual learners. After the event, teams receive continued support from the […]

  • La Cosecha

    Connect with the MLRC in Alberqerque, New Mexico where Mariana Castro, MLRC Director of Qualitative Research, will present three different workshops at the upcoming La Cosecha 2025 Conference on November 11th-15th. Leading Between Languages: The Power of Transliderazgo Beyond One Language: Embracing Translanguaging to Empower Student Voices Unpacking Identity and Ideologies: Validating Knowledge through Translanguaging

  • MLRC @ NESA 2025 Fall Leadership Conference

    Connect with the MLRC in Istanbul, Turkey, where Jon Nordmeyer, MLRC School Network Director, will present at the upcoming at the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools 2025 Leadership Conference on October 16-19th. Jon will present," Global and Local: Leading in Today’s International Schools," where he will share interactive practices to support leaders […]

  • MLRC @ ICQE 2025 Conference

    Carrie Parker and Mariana Castro, MLRC Research Co-Directors, will present," Languaging and Translanguaging in Multilingual Learners’ Education," and represent the MLRC at the International Society for Quantitative Ethnography Conference on Quantitative Ethnography, which will take place in Mexico City from Oct 12-16.

  • Mariana @ SREE Conference 2025

    Mariana Castro, MLRC Qualitative Director, will represent the MLRC at the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Conference in Chicago, IL, on October 8-11. She will present a paper on her study related to the training of science pre-service and novice teachers through the use of mixed-reality simulations to enhance their capacity to support multilingual learners. […]