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Tuesday, June 3
 

8:00am CDT

QSSSA and the Importance of Oracy in All Classrooms
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
TBA
Explore the power of the Question, Signal, Stem, Share, Assess routine (QSSSA) to spark meaningful academic conversations in all classrooms. Dive into why structured interactions are essential for student engagement and how this simple, flexible strategy can create more language-rich, interactive learning environments. Gain fresh insights and inspiration to help every student find their voice.
Speakers
avatar for Sally Barnes

Sally Barnes

Seidlitz Education
avatar for Isaac Marquez

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 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School

9:00am CDT

A Mastery-Based Approach to Supporting Newcomers
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA
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
RR

Ryan Rumpf

Principal Consultant, Global Educators
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

9:00am CDT

Culturally Responsive Class Discussions
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA
Let's talk about the unspoken rules of speaking. If you are discouraged by disproportionate participation in class discussions and wondering how to engage your culturally and linguistically diverse students, this session is for you. Explore scholarly research on classroom talk and cultural ground rules of communication. Paricipate in hands-on activities related to creating culturally responsive tools for launching and assessing class discussions.
Speakers
KS

Karissa Sywulka Mitchell

Director of STL Teaching Fellows, Saint Louis University
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

9:00am CDT

How to Embed ML Communication Practices in Daily School Operations
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA
More and more schools are feeling an increasing demand on multilingual family communication systems. Despite the best of intentions, families are often excluded from important information and school relationships, students miss out on critical services, and districts are left legally vulnerable due to gaps in multilingual communication systems and culture. Explore the most common myths and pitfalls schools encounter, as well as how to fix it. Addressing multilingual communication can lead to greater inclusivity, better well-being and academic outcomes for kids, and higher staff morale.
Speakers
AT

Anne Turan

Consultant (former EL Coordinator, former Assistant Principal, former classroom teacher), Together Language
Teacher and leader in literacy and language acquisition (bilingual, Spanish immersion, ESL); founder of "Together, Language", offering workshops, team training, and an accelerator program to help schools achieve federal compliance and stronger school cultures for inclusivity and equity... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Leadership & School Culture

9:00am CDT

Supporting Multilingual Learners through a Multitiered System of Supports
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA
Explore how educators can implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to meet the diverse needs of MLs. Learn how to integrate academic, behavioral and social-emotional supports within a tiered framework to promote language development and equitable learning opportunities. Explore effective strategies for core instruction (Tier 1), targeted interventions (Tier 2) and intensive supports (Tier 3), with a focus on culturally responsive practices and progress monitoring. Gain practical tools to enhance ML success in any educational setting.
Speakers
GH

Genise Henry

Project Director, University of Texas at Austin - Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Leadership & School Culture

9:00am CDT

Nurturing Real Family Connections
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA
Creating collaborative relationships with caregivers is essential for the success of all students. Family engagement goes beyond school walls and looks different for every family. By embracing and honoring the varied ways caregivers support literacy, teachers and administrators can create a positive school culture where students and families thrive. Come prepared to exchange dreams, ideas, thoughts and suggestions for building and maintaining caregiver relationships within our communities.
Speakers
DS

Daisy Skelly

ELD Specialist, Parkway School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Student & Family Support

10:30am CDT

Teaching Science to MLs
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
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
avatar for Isaac Marquez

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
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

10:30am CDT

Teaching Social Studies to MLs
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
Explore innovative ways to make social studies accessible and meaningful for MLs at all proficiency levels. Through hands-on examples and interactive strategies, learn how to engage and support MLs while accelerating language acquisition and maximizing content mastery. Gain a bank of ideas to transform your social studies classroom into a content and language-rich environment. 
Speakers
avatar for Sally Barnes

Sally Barnes

Seidlitz Education
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

10:30am CDT

Supporting the Mental Well-Being of ML
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
Drawing fron the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) framework of the eight dimensions of well-being, delve into strategies and practices to support the holistic mental health of MLs and the staff who support the learners.
Speakers
avatar for John Converse

John Converse

Director of Restorative Practices, EducationPlus
John Converse is a restorative practitioner who brings 19 years of educational experience to life in his interactions with others. He has a set of skills that foster belonging and connection through the art of restorative practices.  He is a certified trainer with the International... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Leadership & School Culture

12:30pm CDT

Creating Accessible Learning Experiences with Seesaw
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
Every child deserves to learn at high levels. Explore tools that make learning accessible and fun for all. Gain actionable strategies for inclusive teaching.
Speakers
AM

Anna McGuire

Instructional Innovation Specialist, Mehlville School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

12:30pm CDT

Empowering Newcomers: Yes, They Can! Boosting Engagement for Success
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
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
AM

Angelica Mitchell

ELL teacher, International Welcome Center- Ritenour School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

12:30pm CDT

Teaching Science to MLs
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
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
avatar for Isaac Marquez

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 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

12:30pm CDT

Utilizing School-based PD Teams to Support MLs
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
Explore a school-based professional development program designed to promote dialogue and outcomes for MLs. The program starts with a self-assessment tool to help teachers evaluate their current practices, followed by ten self-paced modules. These modules focus on essential topics related to equity and best practices for supporting MLs. Review success stories from Missouri schools that have completed the program and receive access to the TEAMS USA course website, a downloadable workbook and a facilitator’s guide to support your learning experience.
Speakers
HL

Heather LeCureux

TESOL facilitator, practicum supervisor, Missouri State University
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Leadership & School Culture

12:30pm CDT

Best Practices for Educators Who Work with Interpreters
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
Explore the process when attending interpreted meetings with bilingual parents and what to expect from an interpreter. Discover the "rules" for interpreted meetings and what to expect from an interpreter. Learn strategies to develop school staff as interpreters and use external agencies to increase parent satisfaction with school meetings.
Speakers
RB

Rita Brusca-Vega

NAETISL Board Member / Course Coordinator, National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Student & Family Support

1:30pm CDT

How Long Should it Take for my ML Students to Learn English?
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA
Ever wonder how long it should take your MLs to become proficient in English? Focusing on second language acquisition, delve into the progression of language learning from initial exposure to proficiency. Through activities and interactive discussions, experience and deepen your understanding of the characteristics and challenges associated with each stage, as well as an awareness of strategies that effectively support MLs at various points along their language acquisition journey.
Speakers
RM

Reah Moriabith

MELL Instructional Specialist, Heart of Missouri RPDC
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

1:30pm CDT

Teaching Social Studies to MLs
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA
Explore innovative ways to make social studies accessible and meaningful for MLs at all proficiency levels. Through hands-on examples and interactive strategies, learn how to engage and support MLs while accelerating language acquisition and maximizing content mastery. Gain a bank of ideas to transform your social studies classroom into a content and language-rich environment. 
Speakers
avatar for Sally Barnes

Sally Barnes

Seidlitz Education
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

1:30pm CDT

The Go To Strategies: Your “Go To” For Meeting MLs’ Learning Needs
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA
Do you find yourself spending time searching for research-based strategies to meet the various needs of your MLs? The GO TO Strategies document from Project EXCELL contains over 75 research-based strategies addressing all four language domains specifically for instructing MLs. Strategies are embedded throughout the session for participants to experience while they explore the document and understand how it is organized. This session is recommended for ESOL and content teachers working with MLs in grades K-12. Educators will be invited to include the Go To Strategies in a future lesson during hands-on planning time.
Speakers
BT

Betsy Trapp

ESOL Teacher, St. Louis Public Schools
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

1:30pm CDT

The Power of Video: Reaching Newcomers with AI-Generated Voiceovers
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA
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
RR

Ryan Rumpf

Principal Consultant, Global Educators
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

1:30pm CDT

Words in Action: Collaborative Writing with Multilingual Learners
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA
Explore how to practice and model language in a way that is relevant and meaningful for students. Collaborative writing utilizes all four domains: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This instructional method incorporates vocabulary by theme and models conventions of English for all students.
Speakers
SS

Sylvia Steiner

EL Specialist, Ritenour School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

2:30pm CDT

Streamlining ML Systems: Efficient Paperwork on a Budget
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA
This session focuses on managing EL documentation efficiently. Learn about creating and maintaining ILPs, ELD consult forms, releveling processes and master caseload management. Tools for sharing data with schools and general education teachers will be introduced, ensuring streamlined communication and compliance. Gain a better understanding of EL paperwork systems and effective use of digital tools for sharing information.
Speakers
SL

Sheri Lawson

Coordinator of English Learner, Immigrant, and Migrant Education Services, Hazelwood School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  School & Community Resources

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
TBA
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
avatar for Jonathon Lee

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
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Student & Family Support

2:30pm CDT

Spanish Kickstarter Workshop
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA
Prepare educators in all roles with practical Spanish that would be most relevant for building relationships with Spanish-speaking students and families in the school setting.
Speakers
AT

Anne Turan

Consultant (former EL Coordinator, former Assistant Principal, former classroom teacher), Together Language
Teacher and leader in literacy and language acquisition (bilingual, Spanish immersion, ESL); founder of "Together, Language", offering workshops, team training, and an accelerator program to help schools achieve federal compliance and stronger school cultures for inclusivity and equity... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Student & Family Support

2:30pm CDT

Preparing for the ACCESS Test All Year
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA
Explore practical ways to prepare students for the annual ACCESS test throughout the school year, beginning with goal setting in August. Tips and tools will be shared for monitoring growth in all 4 domains. These could be used with individual students, small groups or even the whole class (if in a co-teaching environment). Many of the skills needed to take the ACCESS test are applicable to all tests and helping students feel confident in their test-taking abilities can boost proficiency scores.
Speakers
CG
DS

Daisy Skelly

ELD Specialist, Parkway School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Summative and Formative Assessment
 
Wednesday, June 4
 

8:00am CDT

The Journey to Belonging
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
TBA
Across the U.S. and around the world, people leave their homelands in pursuit of a better life. What happens when they arrive? Explore the complex realities of social mobility, tracing the journeys of new immigrants and the challenges they face in navigating the American education system. Through vivid storytelling, examine how school communities serve as both gateways and barriers, and what must change to ensure every student has a fair chance to succeed.
Speakers
avatar for Jo Napolitano
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School

9:00am CDT

A Comprehensive Approach to SPED Referrals for MLs
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA
When MLs struggle academically, it is difficult to decipher the root cause. Explore the stages of language acquisition, culture’s impact on how we teach and learn, DESE resources and ways to form a collaborative multidisciplinary team to ensure MLs’ unique needs are considered.
Speakers
RH

Rhonda Hittenberger Oriz

MELL Instructional Specialist, Missouri State University Agency for Teaching, Leading, and Learning
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

9:00am CDT

Supporting MLs Supports All: Instructional Strategies in Science
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA
Science often feels like its own specialized language, so how do we support MLs to make sense of science while also learning English? Experience the instructional planning and strategies that support not only ML students, but ALL students! Although we will engage in a mySci K-8 lesson, the strategies experienced can be applied to any science instructional materials.
Speakers
HM

Heather Milo

Science Instructional Specialist, Washington University in St. Louis / Institute for School Partnership (ISP)
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

9:00am CDT

Enhancing Tier 1 Instruction Through ML Data Insights
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA
Engage in a design sprint to explore how multilingual data analysis can drive stronger Tier 1 classroom instruction—beyond identifying students for interventions. Discover strategies that move educators beyond simply completing data templates and instead empower them to analyze language-rich insights that support MLs equitably. Learn how to structure and facilitate data meetings that ensure Tier 1 instruction is responsive, inclusive and designed to meet the diverse linguistic needs of all students.
Speakers
SM

Sonya Murray-Darden

MLDS Specialist, EducationPlus
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Summative and Formative Assessment

10:30am CDT

Leading Effective and Equitable English Language Development (ELD) Instruction
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
Discover the knowledge and tools needed to lead effective and equitable English Language Development (ELD) instruction for MLs of English. The information provided will be based on OELA’s 5 Evidence-Based Instructional Practices for English Learners. Through the examination of a model ELD lesson, practical approaches for differentiating instruction across various proficiency levels will be provided. Additionally, an equity-focused checklist will be shared to enhance the ability to observe and support ELD practices. School leaders will leave with actionable insights to ensure compliance while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Laura Grayson

Dr. Laura Grayson

Literacy Consultant, Benchmark Education Company
Talk to me about your needs for: DESE-approved literacy resources MO Learning Standards RSPs multilingual learnersSPEDfamily involvement resourcesBenchmark Education: publisher of BENCHMARK ADVANCE, the DESE-approved evidence-based core ELA resource.Research-based Decodables... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

10:30am CDT

Flip the Script
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
Struggling to engage with colleagues? This interactive session equips educators of MLs with practical strategies to build stronger relationships and navigate professional challenges. Through hands-on activities—like role-playing and group discussions—you’ll explore both proactive approaches to prevent pushback and reactive techniques to resolve conflicts effectively. Expect real talk, actionable insights and collaborative problem-solving that will enable you to engage in productive teamwork. Gain fresh strategies to create a more supportive and cooperative teaching environment!
Speakers
MH

Mary Hendricks-Harris

Leadership and Improvement Specialist, EducationPlus
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Leadership & School Culture

10:30am CDT

When Schools' Dedication to Newcomers Transcends Their Legal Obligation
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
Some school districts are finding ways to support older newcomers even when they have no legal obligation to do so. In California, where general education students over 17 have limited enrollment protections, the cash-strapped Oakland Unified School District has prioritized these learners. On the other hand, another school district has reinstated barriers that cut a student's education short. What can we learn from these two contrasting approaches? Explore the critical gap between policy and practice to uncover strategies that ensure every newcomer has access to learning, regardless of age.
Speakers
avatar for Jo Napolitano
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Leadership & School Culture

10:30am CDT

Collaboration, Counseling and Culture
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
Explore how to collaborate across counseling, social work and classroom settings to meet the needs of our MLs with high trauma. Explore research, and gain resources and strategies to help students feel safe and included in their new school.
Speakers
avatar for Suzanne Marsh

Suzanne Marsh

English Language Development Teacher, City of St. Charles School District
Suzy Marsh has been teaching English Language Development in SCSD at Jefferson Intermediate since 2016. Suzy has focused on creating rhythms of inclusive communication to allow for more participation of minority families. Outside of school, Suzy is the Director of We Love St. Charles... Read More →
KM
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Student & Family Support

12:30pm CDT

A Comprehensive Approach to SPED Referrals for MLs
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
When MLs struggle academically, it is difficult to decipher the root cause. Explore the stages of language acquisition, culture’s impact on how we teach and learn, DESE resources and ways to form a collaborative multidisciplinary team to ensure MLs’ unique needs are considered.
Speakers
RH

Rhonda Hittenberger Oriz

MELL Instructional Specialist, Missouri State University Agency for Teaching, Leading, and Learning
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

12:30pm CDT

Using AI to Accommodate Multilingual speakers
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
Learn and test a variety of AI tools that can be used to modify and scaffold content materials for MLs at different levels of language proficiency on their literacy and proficiency-building journeys. Discover how to create modified assignments in different content areas for MLs at various levels along with teaching techniques that can assist MLs in content classrooms.
Speakers
VK

Viktoriia Kisil

ELL Specialist, Cape Girardeau Public School District
This presentation will focus on introducing the ways of using AI as a tool in teaching multilingual learners on different levels of language proficiency. The presenter will introduce and demonstrate how AI can be used to modify and scaffold content materials for English Language Learners... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

12:30pm CDT

When Schools' Dedication to Newcomers Transcends Their Legal Obligation
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
Some school districts are finding ways to support older newcomers even when they have no legal obligation to do so. In California, where general education students over 17 have limited enrollment protections, the cash-strapped Oakland Unified School District has prioritized these learners. On the other hand, another school district has reinstated barriers that cut a student's education short. What can we learn from these two contrasting approaches? Explore the critical gap between policy and practice to uncover strategies that ensure every newcomer has access to learning, regardless of age.
Speakers
avatar for Jo Napolitano
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Leadership & School Culture

12:30pm CDT

Promoting Multiliteracy: Exploring Successful Projects and Funding Opportunities
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
Discover projects implemented by educators in Missouri that promote multiliteracy within their classrooms and schools, with the aim of developing their own goals in this area. Explore relevant examples with an opportunity to reflect on these practices and brainstorm ideas that could be effectively adapted to your own educational contexts. Potential funding sources to support the implementation of these initiatives will be shared.
Speakers
HL

Heather LeCureux

TESOL facilitator, practicum supervisor, Missouri State University
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Student & Family Support

12:30pm CDT

ML Assessment: Formative to Summative
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA
Explore effective assessment strategies for MLs, from daily formative checks to summative evaluations. Learn to scaffold assessments, analyze student data and use tools like WIDA Can Do Descriptors, Quizizz and Padlet. Gain strategies to track language growth and support ML success.
Speakers
KD

Karuna Dwivedi

ELL Specialist, Riverview Gardens School District
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Summative and Formative Assessment

1:30pm CDT

Early Literacy Strategies for SLIFE and Newcomer Students
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA
Many of our newcomers and SLIFE students do not have literacy skills or they may be lacking in their first language. This means that when they come to the U.S., they are unable to transfer reading skills to English. When we have these students, we have to start at ground zero with literacy instruction. Particularly with older students, this can be a challenge because materials and tasks are usually based around very young students. Learn how to adapt and adjust these activities for all students, including older ones.
Speakers
LL

Lonni Long

ESL Teacher, Troy Middle School/Lincoln County R-iii School District
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

1:30pm CDT

Empowering MLs through Easy Classroom Strategies
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA
Explore engaging, multimodal resources available on the Discovery Education Experience platform, designed specifically to motivate and support multilingual language learners. Unlock practical, high-level strategies aimed at enhancing oral language development, fostering academic vocabulary growth and incorporating scaffolded writing opportunities. Discover intentional instructional techniques that empower educators to create a dynamic learning environment, ensuring every language learner thrives in their speaking, reading and writing. Don’t miss this chance to enrich your tool kit with effective strategies that make a difference.
Speakers
avatar for Marissa Geyer

Marissa Geyer

Partnerships Manager, Discovery Education
Discovery Education nurtures curiosity in every classroom by providing comprehensive learning experiences, high-quality educational content and resources, and best-in-class support and community. Our award-winning engaging, easy-to-use, and effective teaching and learning solutions... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

1:30pm CDT

Understanding the Language of Identity and Access
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA
Delve into key insights from Corwin’s new publication, Language of Identity, Language of Access. Explore the value of translanguaging over code-switching and examine the complexity of the English language, shaped by both Latin and Germanic roots. Discover the benefits of emphasizing function-driven language in the classroom and gain practical strategies to support students in developing their language skills at the word, sentence and discourse levels—empowering them to navigate the language of access with confidence.
Speakers
DD

Dr. Diana Hsu

ESOL Coordinator/Specialist, Ladue School District
JR
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Instructional Practices for English Learners

1:30pm CDT

Diversity Awareness in Action with Students
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA
FZiAM is a district-wide program that was created to acknowledge, educate and celebrate our differences. Our district has a mission to grow and develop social and global awareness, moral responsibility, cultural proficiency and promotion of acceptance among students and staff. Our fundamental keys to success are awareness, connection and engagement.
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Mary Shive

ELD Specialist, Fort Zumwalt
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Leadership & School Culture

2:30pm CDT

Keeping Secondary MLs Engaged: Strategies for Confidence and Progress
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA
Explore strategies for building MLs’ self-confidence and keeping them engaged in their learning. Topics will include setting realistic goals, encouraging participation, valuing diverse accents, incorporating interactive games, fostering curiosity about students' backgrounds and motivating learners to take risks. Discover how educators can model language acquisition and support students in developing key motivation and self-monitoring skills.
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Maysoon Shiaa

Teacher, Ritenour
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Leadership & School Culture

2:30pm CDT

Spanish Kickstarter Workshop
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA
Prepare educators in all roles with practical Spanish that would be most relevant for building relationships with Spanish-speaking students and families in the school setting.
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Anne Turan

Consultant (former EL Coordinator, former Assistant Principal, former classroom teacher), Together Language
Teacher and leader in literacy and language acquisition (bilingual, Spanish immersion, ESL); founder of "Together, Language", offering workshops, team training, and an accelerator program to help schools achieve federal compliance and stronger school cultures for inclusivity and equity... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA Fort Zumwalt West High School
  Student & Family Support
 
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