Presented by Alex Kajitani, National Teacher of the Year Finalist and Best-Selling Author; and Nina Dixon-Mauricia, Senior Director, Digital Implementation, CORE Learning
Moderated by Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
Presented by Tara Sowels, Director of Multilingual Programs, Garland Independent School District (TX); Dr. Yesenia Sánchez, Chief Academic Officer-in-Residence, Age of Learning; and Victor Raga, Director, Biliteracy Curriculum, Age of Learning
As new arrivals continue to increase the numbers of English language learners in school districts across America, educators are also adapting to the changes in instruction based on the Science of Reading, which may be further complicated in some school districts by shortages in the number of certified teachers.
Presented by Dr. Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent in Residence, Council of Great City Schools and Texas Urban Council; and Dr. Tony Smith, Deputy Superintendent, Denver Public Schools (CO)
Moderated by Dr. Donna Wright, Retired School Superintendent and Education Consultant
Shifting demographics within our own borders and between nations are leading to an increased need for multilingual talent. Student success and readiness in a global economy will require the ability to communicate and function in a multicultural environment without borders.