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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
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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
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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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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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SUMMARY:ISLES Professional Learning #2: Serving Multilingual Learners with Learning Needs
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Jon Nordmeyer\, MLRC School Network Director\, on November 12 at 7:00 PM\, for his presentation “Hot Topic: Serving Multilingual Learners with Learning Needs.” At this event\, Jon will explore hot topics schools are grappling with in this area\, along with research\, resources\, and practical ideas for moving forward. \nISLES Professional Learning Events are hosted four times a year and are open to ISLES Members\, Community\, and colleagues.\n👉 RSVP here: https://www.islescollaborative.org/event-details/isles-professional-learning-2-serving-multilingual-learners-with-learning-needs.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/hot-topic-serving-multilingual-learners-with-learning-needs/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20261029T171312Z
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SUMMARY:NEASC Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Connect with the MLRC at the upcoming NEASC Leadership Conference in Boston\, Massachusetts\, November 16-18! Jon Nordmeyer\, School Network Director\, and Carrie Parker\, Quantitative & Applied Researcher\, will share actionable\, research-backed sessions to help school leaders build systems that leverage multilingualism and drive student success. \n• Keynote Address: Recentering What Matters: Listening to Student Voices\, presented by Jon Nordmeyer\n• Interactive Preconference Connecting Research to Practice: Transforming Systems Serving Multilingual Learners\, presented by Jon Nordmeyer & Carrie Parker \nAt the conference\, Jon and Carrie will be available to meet with leaders to discuss opportunities to partner with the MLRC. To schedule a meeting\, email MLRC@wcer.wisc.edu
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/neasc-leadership-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T170000
DTSTAMP:20261027T143010Z
CREATED:20261027T142716Z
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SUMMARY:MLRC Research Symposium - Venice Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Held in Venice at H-FARM International School\, 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 October 2 at midnight Central time \n**Regular registration ends November 7 at midnight Central time
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-research-symposium-venice-cohort/
LOCATION:H-FARM International School\, Via Adriano Olivetti\, 1\, Roncade\, TV\, 31056\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Research Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTSTAMP:20261111T201414Z
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SUMMARY:Cognia IMPACT Conference in Panama
DESCRIPTION:Connect with the MLRC in Panama! Dr. Esther Bettney Heidt\, MLRC School Network Researcher\, will be featured as a keynote presenter at Cognia IMPACT Conference 2026-2027 in Panama from December 2-4\, 2026.\n\nEsther will present “Bridging Research and Practice: Utilizing action research to drive evidence-based school improvement.” In this keynote address\, Esther will present a practical\, universal framework for action research designed for any school context\, grade level\, or subject area. Grounded in real-world application\, this framework draws on the MLRC’s experience engaging over 600 educators worldwide in action research over the past three years.\n\n\nEsther will also lead an educator workshop titled “Closing the Gap: Action Research to Drive Learner Growth.” \nEmail bettney@wisc.edu to set up a 1-1 meeting.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/cognia-impact-conference-in-panama/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T130000
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DTSTAMP:20261106T174749Z
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SUMMARY:MLRC Speaker Series Featuring Dr. Lee Her
DESCRIPTION:On December 3rd\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM US Central Time\, Dr. Lee Her presents “Hmong Heritage Language Maintenance: Perspectives and Experiences From Students\, Families\, and Educators.” Register here. \n\n\nThis talk will focus on Hmong heritage language maintenance efforts through different stakeholder perspectives and experiences. Specifically\, Dr. Her will present findings from two studies that examine (a) the partnership between Hmong American families and Hmong and English dual language programs\, and (b) Hmong language teachers’ emotional rollercoaster working with Hmong heritage language students. Both studies highlight the need for a multilayered approach to language preservation. The talk concludes with implications for practitioners and researchers interested in helping less commonly taught language communities in the U.S. maintain and sustain their languages.
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-speaker-series-featuring-dr-lee-her/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T170000
DTSTAMP:20261027T143847Z
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SUMMARY:MLRC Research Symposium - Shanghai Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Held in Shanghai at Shanghai American School\, 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 October 16 at midnight Central time \n**Regular registration ends November 21 at midnight Central time
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-research-symposium-shanghai-cohort/
LOCATION:Shanghai International School Puxi Campus\, 258 Jinfeng Road\, Shanghai\, Minhang District\, 201107\, China
CATEGORIES:Research Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T090000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T170000
DTSTAMP:20261027T143731Z
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SUMMARY:MLRC Research Symposium - Santiago Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Held in Santiago at Nido de Aguilas International School\, 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 December 25 at midnight Central time \n**Regular registration ends February 13 at midnight Central time
URL:https://mlrc.wisc.edu/event/mlrc-research-symposium-santiago-cohort/
LOCATION:Nido de Aguilas International School\, Av El Rodeo 14200 Lo Barnechea\, Santiago\, Chile
CATEGORIES:Research Symposium
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