Presented by Julie Novak, Experienced Educator, State Literacy Director, Minnesota Department of Education; and Jennifer Wazlawik, Experienced Educator, READ Act Integration Lead, Minnesota Department of Education
Moderated by Maya Goodall, Former Educator, Current Chief Impact Officer, CORE Learning
Too often, English Learner (EL) instruction is taught in isolation, especially when it comes to the content. Students are pulled out of class or scheduled for additional instruction, but the topics of the vocabulary, spelling lists, and grammar exercises bear no resemblance to the content in their core classrooms. Moreover, because the student is an EL, expectations are often lowered, and the student receives less rigorous texts in their main classwork.
Presented by Denise Macias, Principal, Fedde Middle School, ABC Unified School District (CA); Dr. Claude Goldenberg, Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Education, Emeritus, Graduate School of Education at Stanford University; Graciela García-Torres, Director, Multilingual Education Department, Sacramento County Office of Education (CA); and Caroline Davidson, Former Educator, Current Associate Manager of Learning Design, World Book
With what seems like endless AI use dominating the news cycle, educators find it hard to know which applications truly support learning and expand student knowledge. During the edLeader Panel “Improving Literacy Outcomes with AI: Lessons from Schools Around the World,” seasoned education leaders shared their success with AI-powered tools, including free tools like Microsoft Reading Progress, to expand reading practice, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps sooner. The panel took place on International Literacy Day.
Presented by Dr. Antonio A. Fierro, Literacy Expert, Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz; Sarah Walters, Literacy Instructional Support Specialist and IMSE Level 4 Orton-Gillingham (OG) Master Instructor, Troy City Schools (OH); Silvia Gonzalez-Powers, District Literacy and Multilingual Learner Leader, Boston Public Schools (MA); and Dr. Nicole Florez, Former Educator, Current Curriculum Designer, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE)
Presented by Oscar Perales, Ed.D., Experienced Educator, Speaker, and STEM Product Specialist, Amplify
Presented by Maria Cieslak, Associate Director of Professional Development Content, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL); Dr. Jenni Trujillo, Director, Triangle Learning Community; and Dr. Kia Johnson, Senior Director, PreK-12 Professional Development and Evaluations, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
Presented by Jamey Goulet, Former Educator, Current Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Former Educator, Current Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Presented by Dr. Sherri N. Wilson, Former Director of Innovative Learning, Current Principal, William Dandy Middle School, Broward County Public Schools (FL); Dr. Geri Gillespy, Experienced Education Leader, Director, Industry Advisor, Microsoft Elevate in the Americas; Leigh Williams, Information and Technology Executive, Brisbane Catholic Education; and Allie Thompson, Former Special Education Teacher, Current Senior Marketing Manager, Microsoft Education
Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn, Professor and Executive Director, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, University of Texas at Austin; and Dr. Jim Cummins, Professor Emeritus with the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, University of Toronto