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SUMMARY:AMISA EdCon
DESCRIPTION:Esther Bettney Heidt\, MLRC School Network Researcher\, will present at the upcoming AMISA EdCon in Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil on April 22-24! Esther has been involved in bi/multilingual education in the AMISA region since 2006\, as a classroom teacher\, school administrator\, teacher trainer and educational researcher. Esther will be available to meet with educators to discuss their current pressing questions about best practices in serving bi/multilingual students. \nDr. Esther Bettney Heidt\, MLRC School Network Researcher\, will be presenting various sessions! \n\nInclusive Language Policies: Tools for Administrators and Teachers\nTranslanguaging in Practice: Research-Informed & Compassionate Strategies for Multilingual Learners\nNeuro-Multilingualism: Bridging the Gap Between EAL and Learning Support with Lorreine Draper and Claudia Lyon from International School Nido de Aguilas
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/amisa-edcon/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T100000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Ying Chu
DESCRIPTION: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 qualitative study on implementing high‑quality Chinese–English dual language immersion programs in an international school context. Drawing on interviews with program leaders from seven international schools\, the study identifies a phased implementation process and highlights the role of linguistically and culturally responsive leadership in achieving the core goals of dual language education: bilingualism\, biliteracy\, academic achievement\, and sociocultural competence. \nPlease register in advance.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/speaker-series-ying-chu/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T170000
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SUMMARY:MLRC at NEOLAiA International Symposium on Language Policy
DESCRIPTION: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 schools and U.S. states. \nEsther is grateful for invitation from Dr. María Luisa (Marisa) Pérez Cañado\, Full Professor at the University of Jaén and recent MLRC Glocal Scholar at the Research Symposium in Spain in January. Dr. Pérez Cañado is also co-founder of ICBERG\, the International and Comparative Bi-/Multilingual Education Research Group. \nEsther looks forward to connecting with scholars at the conference focused on critical approaches to language policy. To set up an individual meeting with Esther\, please email her at bettney@wisc.edu.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-at-neolaia-international-symposium-on-language-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T104500
DTSTAMP:20260903T162111Z
CREATED:20260903T162011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T162111Z
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SUMMARY:AMISA Student Support Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/amisa-student-support-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260901T231329Z
CREATED:20260901T231329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T231329Z
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SUMMARY:WIDA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Connect with Mariana Castro and Carrie Parker at the 2026 WIDA Annual Conference on September 16-18\, 2026\, in St. Louis\, Missouri! \n \n 
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/wida-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T060000
DTSTAMP:20261014T185716Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T185716Z
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SUMMARY:Using Action Research to Support Accreditation
DESCRIPTION: 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! \n2027-8 WASC/MLRC Action Research Cohort: We are excited about the possibility of offering a WASC/MLRC action research cohort next school year\, and we would love to hear from you! Please register your interest here. 
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/wasc-fireside-chat/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260916T173250Z
CREATED:20260915T172818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T173250Z
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SUMMARY:Tri-Association Annual Educators' Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nConnect 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”  
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/tri-association-annual-educators-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T090000
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SUMMARY:Language Policy Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAll MLRC School Network members are welcome\, with no additional fees to participate in this group. We meet monthly to advance research-informed language policies and practical resources for international schools. Can’t make it live? Meetings are recorded\, and links are shared with all members. \nJoin today: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Pd8vKnHGFwcmZ8
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/language-policy-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:School Network Members Exclusive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T185844Z
CREATED:20260923T185844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T185844Z
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SUMMARY:AMISA Learning Badge: Translanguaging in Practice
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis 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\, plus an asynchronous field application week. You’ll explore current research\, build flexible language pathways\, and pilot role-specific scaffolds in your school context. \nEarn your verified badge by attending the live sessions\, trying out a hands-on strategy in your school\, and submitting a brief reflection. Save the dates and register today to transform language learning on your campus!
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/amisa-learning-badge-translanguaging-in-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T090000
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SUMMARY:Collaboration Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll MLRC School Network members are welcome\, with no additional fees to participate in this group. We meet monthly to share insights\, address co-planning challenges\, explore innovative collaboration tools\, and stay connected with the latest research. Can’t make it live? Meetings are recorded\, and links are shared with all members. \n👉 Join today: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcINoJjXU6AUBMO
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/collaboration-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:School Network Members Exclusive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T090000
DTSTAMP:20261015T145212Z
CREATED:20260925T171237Z
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SUMMARY:MLRC Action Research Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nReview the slides: https://mlrc.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Oct-2026-Action-Research-Webinar.pdf \nWatch the recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16mMYTqQQCXMIUOzGeSPDb0ruEbJpz7wG/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-action-research-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:EARCOS 56th Annual Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION: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: \n1. Connecting Research to Practice: Transforming Systems Serving Multilingual Learners\n2. Collaborating for Impact: Why Co-Planning is More Important than Co-Teaching\n3. Translanguaging for Learning: Navigating Policies\, Pedagogy & Parents \nJon will also be meeting with K-12 international school leaders to discuss local research opportunities\, school improvement partnerships\, and the upcoming MLRC Research Symposium in Shanghai! To set up an individual meeting with Jon\, please email him at jon.nordmeyer@wisc.edu.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/earcos-56th-annual-leadership-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20261016T171736Z
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SUMMARY:AMISA LeadCon
DESCRIPTION: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! 🇨🇱 \nIn their presentation\, “Action Research and Small Inquiry Groups: Professional Learning that Supports Sustainable Change\,” Esther and Patricia will share how empower-driven\, teacher-led inquiry can move professional learning beyond one-off workshops and transform daily classroom practice. \nThis deep dive into action research is just a preview of the collaborative work happening through the MLRC and Nido de Aguilas partnership. We’re building on these exact themes of school-based research and multilingual education for the upcoming MLRC Research Symposium\, hosted at Nido de Aguilas in February 2027! \nIf you’re attending LeadCon and want to discuss action research or how your school can engage with the MLRC network\, don’t miss out on connecting with Esther: 📩 Set up a 1-on-1 meeting by emailing her at bettney@wisc.edu. \nLearn more about the upcoming February 2027 Research Symposium in Santiago\, Chile: https://mlrc.wisc.edu/research-symposia/
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/amisa-leadcon/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260819T145512Z
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SUMMARY:MLRC Research Symposium - NEASC Cohort
DESCRIPTION: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. The two and half day workshop will be followed by continued action research support and coaching\, culminating in a capstone report. \nParticipation is invite-only for NEASC schools. Visit event page.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-research-symposium-neasc-cohort/
LOCATION:Louisenlund\, Stiftung Louisenlund\, Guby\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Research Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T140000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Jaclyn Bovee
DESCRIPTION: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 Oregon’s new language-in-education policy\, called “Access to Linguistic Inclusion\,” is being interpreted and implemented by educators on the ground. \nPlease register in advance. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/speaker-series-jaclyn-bovee/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261021T195003Z
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SUMMARY:La Cosecha 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nRooted in the theme “En comunidad\, desde el corazón\, hacia la justicia\,” La Cosecha 2026 will bring together educators from across the country through 280+ presentations and workshops supporting two-way and one-way immersion\, developmental bilingual\, and heritage/tribal language immersion programs. \n📩 If you’re attending La Cosecha and want to connect directly with Mariana: Set up a 1-on-1 meeting by emailing her at mariana.castro@wisc.edu.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/la-cosecha-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T090000
DTSTAMP:20261005T203018Z
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SUMMARY:MLRC MLs 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 design more inclusive\, language-rich classrooms where all learners can thrive. Learn more on on November 12 at 8:00am CST (GMT-5) with MLRC School Network Researcher\, Dr. Esther Bettney Heidt\, who will dive deeper into the MLs 101 course available in the MLRC Tooklkit! \nRegister today: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72hWRTYhTd811Y2
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-mls-101-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T090000
DTSTAMP:20261021T204954Z
CREATED:20261021T204927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T204954Z
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SUMMARY:NEASC-MLRC VisionLab Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register here to join the MLRC on December 8th at 8:00 AM US Central time for an informational webinar about the next NEASC-MLRC VisionLab Cohort starting in January 2027. \n· Are you interested in evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for multilingual learners in your district?\n· Would you like to connect research to practice to drive meaningful and sustainable change? \nThe MLRC VisionLab is a research-informed systems change framework that supports districts to strengthen internal policies and practices for multilingual learners through data-based inquiry. The VisionLab works with district leaders in a cohort model\, implementing state frameworks and promoting cross-district collaboration\, to create a concrete roadmap for policy and instructional improvement. \nAt this webinar you will hear from VisionLab presenters and have a chance to ask questions about the NEASC cohort beginning in January 2027.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/neasc-mlrc-visionlab-webinar-envisioning-multilingual-programs-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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