Opportunities to engage with MLRC to explore research insights into teaching multilingual learners.
Events
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MLRC MLs 101 Webinar
Join us for an MLRC MLs 101 Webinar! This webinar is designed to introduce participants to key concepts from the MLs 101 course. In the course, participants explore foundational principles for teaching multilingual learners. Through interactive activities and practical tools, participants will begin to connect this knowledge to broader topics like scaffolding, language objectives, and assessment—helping them […]
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La Cosecha 2026
Connect with Mariana Castro, MLRC Co-Director of Qualitative Research at La Cosecha on November 10-14 in Santa Fe, New Mexico! Mariana Castro will attend the annual La Cosecha Conference alongside fellow educators, administrators, researchers, and policy makers to learn and share best practices, resources, and build networks to best serve multilingual learners. Rooted in the theme […]
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Speaker Series: Jaclyn Bovee
On November 5th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM US Central Time Jaclyn Bovee will be presenting "(Re)negotiating language credits: A critical policy analysis of Oregon’s Access to Linguistic Inclusion law." This presentation will explore preliminary findings from a qualitative multiple case study of four high schools in two districts to explore the ways in which […]
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MLRC Research Symposium – NEASC Cohort
Louisenlund Stiftung Louisenlund, Guby, GermanyThe 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. […]
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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 […]
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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 & […]
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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
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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”
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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 […]