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Wednesday, June 3
 

10:00am CDT

Holding Space and Knowing What to Say: Responding to the Questions of Immigrant Students
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:25am CDT
A bilingual therapist and a content teacher working with immigrant newcomer students share the most pressing questions from students and families, and how educators can respond with care and confidence.Topics include data privacy concerns, school safety policies, and talking with young children about fear and uncertainty.
Speakers
avatar for Angelica Mitchell

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 →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:25am CDT
RM 231

10:40am CDT

WIDA ELD Standards Framework Implementation
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Explore ways to implement the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition in practical ways. Learn the importance and purpose of mentor text to make language visible to students. Engage in exploration of materials and additional resources to support classroom implementation.
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avatar for Lori Hanna

Lori Hanna

Professional Learning Specialist, WIDA
Lori Hanna has over 20 years of experience in the field of education in both the private and public school systems in Missouri. Teaching in the elementary classroom setting and then as an English language development specialist in grades K-12 has given Lori an understanding of the... Read More →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
RM 231

1:10pm CDT

Connection First: Elevating ML Learning
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Discover practical, research-aligned strategies that elevate ML voice through purposeful connection. Explore strategies in three categories including Partner Talk, Synthesis Tasks and Reflective Pauses. Review a planning template to adapt these tools for your grade level or content area.
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Anne Paonessa

ConnectED Classrooms

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
RM 231

2:10pm CDT

Clip to Concept: A Visual Strategy for Teaching Main Idea to MLs
Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Explore a classroom-ready strategy that leverages short video clips as “visual texts” to help MLs access and identify the main idea, lowering language barriers while building critical thinking skills. Experience the strategy as students would: viewing a clip, capturing observations and collaborating in small groups to find common patterns that point to the central meaning. Gain a replicable routine that uses visual supports and structured peer interaction to move MLs from noticing details to determining what matters most.
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Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
RM 231

3:10pm CDT

Cut, Paste, Breathe: Junk Journaling for Educators of MLs
Wednesday June 3, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm CDT
Educators of multilingual learners are navigating a great deal right now, and creative practices can offer a meaningful reset. Junk journaling—transforming scraps, clippings, and found materials into something beautiful—requires no experience and embraces imperfection. A bilingual therapist and newcomer teacher will share how this joyful practice fosters rest and renewal, and how it can be incorporated into your classroom. All experience levels are welcome. Some materials will be provided; feel free to bring your own.
Speakers
avatar for Angelica Mitchell

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 →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm CDT
RM 231
 
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