ELevate 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

A Mastery-Based Approach to Supporting Newcomers

Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT

Newcomers are an incredibly diverse set of students who have a variety of characteristics, life goals and prior experiences with schooling. A mastery-based approach takes each individual student from where they are to where they need to be. Explore the detailed steps necessary to grow academically and linguistically within the zone of proximal development.

Speakers

Ryan Rumpf

Principal Consultant, Global Educators

Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
Room 2

Instructional Practices for English Learners

Audience EL Specialists, Content Teachers
School/Company Global Educators

10:30am CDT

Teaching Science to MLs

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

Room 2

Discover practical strategies for teaching the language of science. Explore how targeted language-learning techniques can boost content mastery and academic language skills. Through structured conversations and meaningful vocabulary use, learn how to empower every student to succeed in the science classroom.

Speakers

Isaac Marquez

Education Consultant, Seidlitz Education

Isaac Márquez is a consultant and content developer with Seidlitz Education with expertise in teaching emergent bilingual students. As a seasoned educator with a global background, Isaac offers a distinctive perspective shaped by his diverse experiences. As a bilingual instructional... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 2

Instructional Practices for English Learners

School/Company Seidlitz Education

12:30pm CDT

Empowering Newcomers: Yes, They Can! Boosting Engagement for Success

Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

Room 2

Explore practical strategies, tools and resources to help newcomer MLs access content, engage meaningfully and thrive in the classroom. From scaffolding techniques and visual supports to technology tools and community connections, gain ready-to-use ideas that foster confidence and success for newcomers. Whether you're a classroom teacher, instructional coach or administrator, this session will equip you with actionable steps to ensure that all students feel empowered to learn.

Speakers

Angelica Mitchell

EL Educator, Ritenour

I've worked with multilingual students for the entirety of my teaching career. Now in my 26th year of teaching, I continue to learn and grow as a professional. My students have helped shape and equip me in beautiful ways. It is my honor and delight to serve this beautiful populat... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 2

Instructional Practices for English Learners

Audience EL Specialists, Content Teachers
School/Company International Welcome Center- Ritenour School District

1:30pm CDT

The Power of Video: Reaching Newcomers with AI-Generated Voiceovers

Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT

Room 2

Review a blended instructional routine using video and AI to reach newcomer students. Explore the tools and strategies necessary to provide access to grade level content to newcomers from many language backgrounds.

Speakers

Ryan Rumpf

Principal Consultant, Global Educators

Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 2

Instructional Practices for English Learners

Audience EL Specialists, Content Teachers
School/Company Global Educators

2:30pm CDT

From Idea to the Airwaves: Starting Your Own Podcast for ML Students & Families

Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT

Room 2

Podcasts are an innovative way to connect with MLs and their families, providing accessible content that informs, educates and builds community. Learn how to take a podcast from idea to launch, exploring simple tools and strategies to create engaging audio content. Discover how to plan, record and distribute a podcast tailored to your school community, ensuring linguistic and cultural inclusivity. No prior experience is needed, just a desire to amplify voices and strengthen connections through storytelling and technology. Please bring your own device to this session.

Speakers

Jonathon Lee

Educational Consultant, EducationPlus

Jonathon is a Google Certified Trainer currently working with EducationPlus as a member of both METC & the RPDC. Jonathon provides training all over the state on how to integrate technology tools into instruction. Jonathon has presented at METC, Innovation Institute of Springdale... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 2

Student & Family Support

Audience EL Specialists, Content Teachers
School/Company EducationPlus