With a seemingly ever-changing landscape, the call to meet the needs of multilingual learner communities feels especially urgent. In this SEAT-FREE session, come hear from current school-based staff who will showcase the strategies and tools they use to successfully support MLLs/ELLs. Participants will have time to pose questions and will walk away with actionable ideas to strengthen their own support of multilingual learners.
Highlight 1: WIDA Progress Monitoring – Lessons Learned
Angela Singh, Network Director of MLL at Growing Up Green Charter Schools
Highlight 2: Co-Planning For Incorporating Total Participation Techniques
Michael Davydov, 2nd Grade Teacher at Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3 & David Bit-Shamay, ENL Teacher at Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3
Highlight 3: Building Connections Between MLLs/ELLs & General Education Students – Fostering Belonging & Community
Kelly Clinton, ELL Teacher & Network Coordinator at DREAM Charter School
Highlight 4: AI as an Equity Engine: Using Google Gemini to Support MLLs
Jonah Mizrahi, ENL Coordinator/Team Lead at Harlem Children’s Zone
Moderator: Rene Minnocci
