Multicultural Learning

Teaching Reggae and the African Diaspora

Teaching Reggae and the African Diaspora

Presented by Imani Wilson, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Experienced Music Educator, TeachRock; and Triza Cox, Program Manager, Experienced Arts Educator, TeachRock
Moderated by Gina Machado, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Former New York City Public School Teacher, TeachRock

We Can Teach Hard Things, Like Civil Rights

We Can Teach Hard Things, Like Civil Rights

Presented by Shari Conditt, Social Studies Teacher and Instructional Coach, Woodland High School (WA); Marc Turner, Social Studies Teacher, Spring Hill High School (SC); Dr. Emma Humphries, Chief Education Officer, iCivics; and Emeka Barclay, Former Teacher, Current Curriculum Associate, iCivics

Stevie Van Zandt Discusses Jimi Hendrix’s Legacy in the Classroom + Tips for Teaching This Tomorrow

Stevie Van Zandt Discusses Jimi Hendrix’s Legacy in the Classroom + Tips for Teaching This Tomorrow

Presented by Stevie Van Zandt, Founder, TeachRock.org; Henry Mills, English Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Ruaridh Pattison, Music Technology Teaching Artist and Band Director, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Christian Black, Humanities Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock

Advancing Multilingual Learner Literacy: District Leadership in Action

Advancing Multilingual Learner Literacy: District Leadership in Action

Presented by Sonja Bloetner, Director, Office of Multilingual Achievement, Baltimore County Public Schools (MD), and Co-Founder, CREATE Solutions, LLC; Marybelle Marrero-Colón, Associate Director of Professional Development Relations, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL); and Dr. Kia Johnson, Senior Director, PreK-12 Professional Development and Evaluations, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)

Redefining Literacy for Multilingual Learners: A School-Based Leadership Approach

Redefining Literacy for Multilingual Learners: A School-Based Leadership Approach

Presented by Marybelle Marrero-Colón, Former Teacher, Current Associate Director of PD Programs, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL); Dr. Kia Johnson, Senior Director, PreK-12 Professional Development and Evaluations, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL); and Vanessa Wara Perrotta, Former Teacher, Current Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning, Vista Higher Learning