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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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