The world is constantly changing in ways we cannot predict, and research shows that 65% of elementary school students today will someday work in jobs that don’t even exist yet. It’s crucial for schools to prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce.
bilingualism
The Competitive Advantage: Prepare Students for Life and Work
Presented by Dr. Keith Parker, Superintendent, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools (NC); Francesca Ver Ploegh, Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Schools, Albuquerque Public Schools (NM); Jonathan Wren, Director of Magnet Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools (TN); and Freebird McKinney, Director of Partnerships, Participate Learning
Dyslexia and the Bilingual Brain: How Dual Language Skills Enhance Reading and Cognitive Development
Presented by Dr. Ioulia Kovelman, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan; Maya Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer, CORE Learning; and Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
Strategies to Build English Learners’ Language Skills: From Newcomers to Advanced
Presented by Brenda Adeva, Educational Consultant, Ballard & Tighe; and Pamela Abbey, Educational Consultant, Ballard & Tighe
Unlocking Biliteracy: Nurturing School English While Honoring Home Language in Linguistically Diverse Learners
Presented by Kim Vance, Director of Professional Development, Perfection Learning; and Dori Veto, VP of Product Marketing and Engagement, Perfection Learning
How Diverse Language Experiences Shape Learning: The Cognitive Outcomes of Bilingualism and Literacy Development
Presented by Dr. Young-Suk Kim, Professor and Senior Associate Dean, School of Education, University of California, Irvine; Dr. Gigi Luk, Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, Centre for Research on Brain, Language, and Music, McGill University; Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, President, Valley Speech Language and Learning Center; and Dr. Raj Chattergoon, Director of Efficacy Research, Lexia Learning
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success, Lexia Learning
Cross-Linguistic Transfer in Biliteracy Instruction: Why Making the Connections Matters
Presented by Lauren Birner, Senior PD Strategist (Biliteracy), Amplify; and Kajal Patel Below, Vice President, Biliteracy, Amplify
Remote Learning and Equity for Emergent Bilinguals
Presented by José Viana, Senior Advisor of Educational Partnership, Lexia Learning
How Dual Language Education Strengthens Communities
Presented by Melanie Rogers, Training Team Lead, Rosetta Stone English
Culturally Responsive Education for Emergent Bilinguals
Review six characteristics of culturally responsive teaching—from understanding accent varieties to incorporating education technology