Name: A21 | Belonging Begins Here: How to Support Multilingual Learners in Your Classroom Community
Start: 2025-02-14T08:30:00-0600
End: 2025-02-14T09:45:00-0600

Together for Tomorrow: Empowering Our Students to Thrive
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Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CST

E330

In an ever-changing pluralistic society, it is essential to honor and celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity. This session provides an asset-based approach to multilingualism by integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with effective language development strategies. By intentionally creating welcoming, inclusive environments, schools can accelerate language acquisition by providing Multilingual Learners (ML) with a strong sense of connection, support, and belonging.

Language acquisition is a process that typically takes 5-7 years. This session provides a multitude of knowledge and strategies for teachers who are supporting K-12 MLs from Newcomers, those who have recently arrived in the United States, all the way through to those who have exited the program and are on Monitor status. Join us to learn more about helping ML students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Speakers

Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CST
E330

PK-5

New Trier Township Institute 2025

Emilie Correa

Megan Michna

Jessica Osorio