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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T130000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: June 12th Dr. Nicolette Grant Presents "The Lived Experiences of International Dual Language Immersion Teachers Working in North Carolina"
DESCRIPTION: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 international Latinx teachers in North Carolina and provides recommendations for the onboarding and retention practices. \nPlease register in advance!
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/speaker-series-june-12th-dr-nicolette-grant-presents-the-lived-experiences-of-international-dual-language-immersion-teachers-working-in-north-carolina/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250715T191727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T200928Z
UID:4541-1754380800-1754384400@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Intro to the MLRC School Network Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Multilingual Learning Research Center (MLRC) School Network. This webinar is for educators and administrators at independent and international schools who want to learn more about joining the MLRC School Network\, or for new members who want to get the most out of their membership. \nRegister \n8:00-9:00am Central Daylight Time (GMT -5)
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/intro-to-the-mlrc-school-network-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250812T155611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T155611Z
UID:4660-1756990800-1756994400@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:MLRC Speaker Series: Elenita Irizarry-Ramos
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Irizarry-Ramos will share findings from a mixed-methods study examining how Massachusetts supports sustainable\, high-quality dual language bilingual education through data-informed policy and technical assistance. Integrating quantitative and qualitative data\, her research examines program characteristics\, implementation barriers\, and policy needs—insights that have directly informed new state guidance for fostering equitable DLBE programs. Register in advance.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/speaker-series-irizarry-ramos/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250922T185542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185709Z
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SUMMARY:MLRC @ SREE 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Come join the MLRC\, WIDA\, and UW-Madison researchers at the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Conference in Chicago\, IL\, on October 10.\, sharing their work on “AI and Multilingual Learners: Bridging Research\, Systems\, and Innovation for Equitable Education.” \n\nCarrie Parker\, MLRC Quantitative Research Director\, will facilitate the four-paper panel: Virtual Classrooms\, Real Impact: Leveraging AI and Mixed-Reality Simulations in Teacher Preparation for Multilingual Learning by Mariana Castro (MLRC);\nBlurring the Language Boundaries: Developing Translanguaging Large Learning Models for Multilingual Classrooms by Shamya Karumbaiah (UW Madison) and Kaycie Barron (UW Madison);\nExploring the potential of AI-based writing assessment for multilingual learners by Mark Chapman (WIDA) and Grace Li (WIDA); and\nCharacterizing Language Model Biases Using Linguistic Variations In Translanguaging by Shamya Karumbaiah (UW Madison) and Kaycie Barron (UW Madison).\n\nThese four studies offer a broad and in-depth analysis of AI’s potential to reshape ML education by providing valuable insights into the opportunities and limitations of AI in their education.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-sree-2025-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250911T154747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T135312Z
UID:4824-1759410000-1759413600@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:MLRC Speaker Series: Andrea L. Ochoa
DESCRIPTION:Andrea L. Ochoa\, Ph.D.\, examined interview data collected from school principals across California during the 2022–23 academic year. Using a modified social justice policy implementation framework\, her analysis revealed themes related to principals’ depth of understanding regarding their staff and community\, how their school policies address or neglect the needs of multilingual learners\, and the extent to which school leaders’ beliefs and perceptions inform practical decision making. This talk will elucidate how the principals’ understanding of the needs and characteristics of a school community informs their policy and program decisions.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-speaker-series-andrea-l-ochoa/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250918T171823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T171823Z
UID:4900-1759590000-1759593600@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Festival of Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Jon Nordmeyer\, MLRC School Network Director will be holding his workshop\,” Translanguaging: Multilingualism as a Superpower\,” at the Festival of Education\, hosted by St Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac\, MD. \nJon’s workshop dives more into independent and international schools that are fortunate to include students from many language backgrounds\, and translanguaging is one way to build on multilingualism as an asset. Translanguaging is both the complex and fluid language practices of multilingual\, as well as the pedagogical approaches that leverage those practices (Garcia & Lin\, 2016). Whether translanguaging is a new concept or familiar idea\, many educators have important questions or doubts about how it might apply to their classrooms and schools. Teachers ask: “How do I support translanguaging if I’m not bilingual?” Leaders wonder\, “How might parents respond if we introduce translanguaging at our school?” In this hands-on workshop\, you will engage with current research about translanguaging practices and pedagogies\, while considering practical application to diverse classroom contexts. You will engage with current debates about translanguaging and leave with resources to guide next steps at the classroom and school level.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/festival-of-education-workshop/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250922T185747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T185747Z
UID:4912-1759881600-1760227199@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Mariana @ SREE Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. She will also present on the validity and utility of established and emerging measures of teaching quality\, a systematic review in collaboration with Courtney Bell\, Director of the Wisconsin Center of Education Research (UW Madison)\, Verena Jorg\, Mareike Kunter and Jenny Oloff (Goether University)\, and Xin Xie (UW Madison).\nSREE is dedicated to advancing research relevant to practice\, from early childhood through post-secondary education. The SREE Conference brings together scholars to share new knowledge about education and its application in new contexts and across fields.  MLRC’s participation at SREE highlights our commitment to high quality research that will improve the education of multilingual learners.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mariana-sree-conference-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250926T173621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T173943Z
UID:4937-1760256000-1760634000@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:MLRC @ ICQE 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-icqe-2025-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250926T173903Z
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UID:4939-1760601600-1760893200@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:MLRC @ NESA 2025 Fall Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 in maximizing both English as medium of instruction and home languages as tools for learning. \nAt the conference\, Jon will be available to meet with educators to discuss upcoming MLRC research opportunities in the region\, including the MLRC Research Symposium in Panama City on Nov. 15-16.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-nesa-2025-fall-leadership-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251111T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20251022T175300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T175300Z
UID:5106-1762848000-1763226000@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:La Cosecha
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nLeading Between Languages: The Power of Transliderazgo\nBeyond One Language: Embracing Translanguaging to Empower Student Voices\nUnpacking Identity and Ideologies: Validating Knowledge through Translanguaging
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/la-cosecha/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250707T212828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T214207Z
UID:4434-1763193600-1763308800@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Research Symposium: Panama City
DESCRIPTION: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 MLRC team and fellow educators as they apply action research in their own school communities across Panama and beyond. \nRegistration open now! \n  \nPricing: \nEarly Bird : $525 USD \nRegular: $625 USD \n* Early registration ends September 12th at midnight Central time \n**Regular registration ends November 1st at midnight Central time
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/research-symposium-panama-city/
LOCATION:International School of Panama\, 3GHH+357\, Panama City\, Panamá Province\, Panama
CATEGORIES:Research Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250707T212629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T213422Z
UID:4440-1765008000-1765123200@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Research Symposium: Beijing
DESCRIPTION: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 they implement research projects tailored to their school contexts. \nRegistration open now! \n  \nPricing: \nEarly Bird : $525 USD \nRegular: $625 USD \n* Early registration ends October 3rd at midnight Central time \n**Regular registration ends November 22nd at midnight Central time
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/research-symposium-beijing/
LOCATION:International School of Beijing\, 10 Anhua St\, Shunyi District\, Beijing\, 100103\, China
CATEGORIES:Research Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260117T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250707T214223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T194312Z
UID:4462-1768636800-1768752000@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Research Symposium: Malaga
DESCRIPTION: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 the workshop\, participants remain connected through virtual MLRC support as they explore their own action research projects and translate research into practice. \nRegistration open now! \n  \nPricing: \nEarly Bird : $525 USD \nRegular: $625 USD \n* Early registration ends December 12th at midnight Central time \n**Regular registration ends January 3rd at midnight Central time
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/research-symposium-malaga/
LOCATION:British School of Málaga\, C. Centaurea\, 8\, Málaga-Este\, Málaga\, 29018\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Research Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20250707T214617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T214651Z
UID:4470-1769241600-1769356800@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Research Symposium: Manila
DESCRIPTION: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 action research to elevate multilingual learning in their home schools. \nRegistration open now! \n  \nPricing: \nEarly Bird : $525 USD \nRegular: $625 USD \n* Early registration ends November 28th at midnight Central time \n**Regular registration ends January 10th at midnight Central time
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/research-symposium-manila/
LOCATION:International School of Manila\, University Pkwy\, Taguig\, Metro Manila\, 1634\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Research Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20260113T185555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T201815Z
UID:5316-1769850000-1769855400@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:MLRC at the EARCOS 2025-2026 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Multilingualism in International Schools: Looking Back\, Looking Ahead  \nWe 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 honest and unapologetic conversation about hopes\, fears\, and “probletunities” in teaching multilingual learners in international schools. We will name and frame some of these issues in the hope that we can help today’s schools think their way into solutions that serve current and future multilingual students.  \nRegister here: https://www.earcos.org/2025-26_upcoming_events.php
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/earcos-2025-2026-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20260113T165943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T165943Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Janette Avelar
DESCRIPTION: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 data from Oregon and a multilevel\, intersectional analytic approach\, the study documents uneven patterns of course access among multilingual learners labeled as gifted. \nPlease register in advance.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/speaker-series-janette-avelar/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20260121T174946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T181040Z
UID:5324-1770624000-1770742800@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:MLRC at NAELPA 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will walk attendees through a tool to support districts to align their vision for ML learning and their ML programs and services with the development of pathways for\, retention and ongoing professional learning of teachers of MLs. \nJoin NAELPA in Chicago\, February 9–10. \nRegister here!
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-naelpa-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20260209T144456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T144456Z
UID:5358-1772006400-1772125200@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:MLRC @ CLADES 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 schools navigate the complexities of policy development—from building local language profiles to defining a vision that resists dominant\, restrictive ideologies. By focusing on a systematic\, research-informed process\, the session demonstrates how schools can develop language policies aligned with their values and informed by their community. \nThis work is part of a larger center-wide focus on investigating how language policy functions as a tool for equity across diverse educational contexts. By sharing applied examples from the MLRC network\, the workshop offers a roadmap for cultivating language awareness and building more inclusive\, multilingual school communities.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-clades-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20260216T183415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T183415Z
UID:5375-1772715600-1772719200@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:On March 5th\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM US Central Time\, Ofelia Castro Schepers will present “Beyond Individual Trauma: Linguicism\, Accountability\, and Teachers’ Perceptions of How Trauma-Informed Practices Support Multilingual Learners.” This presentation will look at how trauma-informed teaching connects with issues like linguistic racism and the pressures of high‑stakes testing. Drawing on qualitative data from a longitudinal mixed-methods study of P–12 educators\, it explores how teachers understand and use trauma-informed practices with multilingual students. While many teachers are becoming more aware of the emotional side of learning a new language\, few recognize how language discrimination or English‑only accountability systems can create trauma themselves. \nPlease register in advance.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/5375/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20260401T200725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T204851Z
UID:5437-1775635200-1775638800@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:School Improvement Framework Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Interested in strengthening your school-wide approach to serving multilingual learners?  \nThe MLRC will be hosting the first of two free webinars introducing the MLRC School Improvement Framework on April 8 at 8:00 AM US Central! Register here and join us to stay grounded in current research\, the Framework will help you and your team:  \n\nExamine your current approach to serving multilingual learners across 4 levels: school\, program\, classroom & student \n\n\nDraw on 14 research-backed themes to clarify best practices \n\n\nIdentify strengths and areas for growth \n\n\nBuild a roadmap for sustained improvement \n\nIf you’re committed to improving learning outcomes for multilingual learners\, this School Improvement Pathways webinar is for you! Register today and begin strengthening your school’s approach to success for multilingual learners.   \n \nDownload Webinar Handout
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/school-improvement-pathways-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T015911
CREATED:20260401T201215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T204817Z
UID:5441-1776240000-1776243600@mlrc.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:School Improvement Playbook Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The MLRC will host the second webinar of the series\, which will focus on the MLRC School Improvement Playbook. Register here to learn about this powerful collection of tools\, activities\, and protocols designed to help schools reflect\, evaluate\, and strengthen their approach to serving multilingual learners.  \nIn this session\, you will learn about the Playbook’s four-step process toward school improvement\, grounded in the MLRC School Improvement Framework:  \n\nFamiliarize: Build shared understanding of the Framework and the research that underpins it through structured activities such as Research Jigsaw\, KWL Charts\, and Key Terms protocols. \n\n\nInventory: Engage teams in identifying strengths and areas for growth using collaborative inventory approaches\, such as the Snowball or Survey Inventory.  \n\n\nDeep Dive: Gather evidence and multiple perspectives on certain aspects of the Framework with activities such as ML Student Shadowing\, Policy Audit or ML/EAL Handbook.  \n\n\nAction Plan: Prioritize and plan next steps using structured decision-making tools like Diamond Ranking and Effort/Impact Analysis. \n\nThe Playbook can help your school catalyze inquiry\, discuss strengths & areas for growth and build capacity to better serve multilingual learners. As a research-practice partnership\, we encourage schools to adapt\, remix\, and build upon these tools to meet their local context\, strengthening the connection between research and day-to-day practice.  \nWe hope you will join us as we demonstrate how the MLRC School Improvement Framework and Playbook can guide meaningful\, sustained improvement for multilingual learners!  \n \nDownload Webinar Handout
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/school-improvement-playbook-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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