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  • MLRC Research Symposium – NEASC Cohort

    Louisenlund Stiftung Louisenlund, Guby, Germany

    The NEASC/MLRC Research Symposium is a unique opportunity for international educators at NEASC schools to engage deeply in existing research about multilingual learners, connect with global education scholars, inquire together about shared problems of practice, and discuss innovative strategies for serving multilingual learners. Teams will be supported in creating and implementing an action research projects. […]

  • AMISA LeadCon

    Connect with Dr. Esther Bettney Heidt (MLRC School Network Researcher) and Patricia Podorsek (Director of Teaching and Learning at The International School Nido de Aguilas) at AMISA LeadCon in Santiago, Chile this October 22-23, 2026! 🇨🇱 In their presentation, “Action Research and Small Inquiry Groups: Professional Learning that Supports Sustainable Change,” Esther and Patricia will […]

  • EARCOS 56th Annual Leadership Conference

    MLRC School Network Director Jon Nordmeyer is presenting at the upcoming EARCOS Leadership Conference in Bangkok on October 21 - 24. He will be delivering three sessions: 1. Connecting Research to Practice: Transforming Systems Serving Multilingual Learners 2. Collaborating for Impact: Why Co-Planning is More Important than Co-Teaching 3. Translanguaging for Learning: Navigating Policies, Pedagogy & […]

  • MLRC Action Research Webinar

    Action Research is a way for schools to take research into their own hands and drive meaningful change. Learn more on October 15 at 8:00am CST (GMT-6) for MLRC School Network Director, Jon Nordmeyer's presentation on action research. Review the slides: https://mlrc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Oct-2026-Action-Research-Webinar.pdf  Watch the recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16mMYTqQQCXMIUOzGeSPDb0ruEbJpz7wG/view?usp=sharing

  • Collaboration Community of Practice

    Don't miss our next MLRC Community of Practice meeting on October 14 at 8:00 AM US Central. Connect with educators, researchers, and advocates to advance outcomes for Multilingual Learners through equity-focused collaboration. All MLRC School Network members are welcome, with no additional fees to participate in this group. We meet monthly to share insights, address […]

  • AMISA Learning Badge: Translanguaging in Practice

    Esther Bettney Heidt, MLRC School Network Researcher, invites classroom teachers, specialists, instructional coaches, and school leaders to join her as she facilitates the AMISA Translanguaging in Practice Learning Badge! This online course runs over three weeks and includes live virtual sessions on October 13 and October 27 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM US Eastern Time, […]

  • Language Policy Community of Practice

    Don't miss our next MLRC Language Policy Community of Practice on October 8 at 8:00 AM US Central. Connect with international school educators and researchers to collaborate, share resources, and shape research-backed policies that work in practice! All MLRC School Network members are welcome, with no additional fees to participate in this group. We meet […]

  • Tri-Association Annual Educators’ Conference

      Connect with School Network Researcher Dr. Esther Bettney Heidt at the 2026 Tri-Association Annual Educators' Conference in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Dr. Bettney Heidt will be presenting: “Empowering Multilingual Learners Through Translanguaging” and "Inspiring Change: A Roadmap for Inclusive Language Policies and Practices”  

  • Using Action Research to Support Accreditation

     In this WASC/MLRC Fireside Chat, learn how action research can help you address challenges, strengthen continuous improvement, and support the accreditation process. This session covers what action research is, why it matters, and how action research directly supports accreditation! 2027-8 WASC/MLRC Action Research Cohort: We are excited about the possibility of offering a WASC/MLRC action […]

  • WIDA Annual Conference

    Connect with Mariana Castro and Carrie Parker at the 2026 WIDA Annual Conference on September 16-18, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri!  

  • AMISA Student Support Symposium

    Connect with the MLRC School Network Researcher Esther Bettney virtually at the AMISA Student Support Symposium on September 12 from 9:00 -10:45 AM US Central Time!

  • MLRC at NEOLAiA International Symposium on Language Policy

    Connect with the MLRC in Spain! Dr. Esther Bettney Heidt, MLRC School Network Researcher, will be an invited guest speaker at the upcoming NEOLAiA International Symposium on Language Policy in Jaen, Spain on June 18th - 20th, 2026. Esther will discuss a new MLRC-wide research focus on exploring language policies across diverse contexts, including international […]