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Thursday, June 4
 

8:00am CDT

Multidimensional Scaffolding for MLs
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Hyland Arena
Do you scaffold? We know you do! But how many dimensions of scaffolding do you regularly integrate into your planning, teaching and assessment? This dynamic keynote will challenge you to redefine or refine what you have always known about scaffolding and consider nine research-informed, evidence-based approaches, such as instructional, linguistic, multimodal, multisensory, graphic, digital, interactive/collaborative, social-emotional and environmental! Numerous authentic classroom examples will be shared, and as a special gift, you will receive a book entitled Nine Dimensions of Scaffolding for Multilingual Learners, coauthored by Andrea Honigsfeld, to continue expanding your scaffolding practices.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Honigsfeld

Andrea Honigsfeld

Featured Speaker, Andrea Honigsfeld Consulting LLC
Dr. Honigsfeld is professor emerita in the School of Education and Human Services at Molloy University, Rockville Centre, New York, where she taught graduate courses related to cultural and linguistic diversity, language and literacy development, and equity. Before entering the field... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Hyland Arena
  Keynote   Elevate

9:15am CDT

Beyond SEL: Harnessing a Bicultural Superpower Identity through Literacy
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
RM 229
Discover how to empower MLs by harnessing their "bicultural superpower" through reflective literacy. Explore the critical link between a student's acculturation experience and their academic success. Learn research-based strategies to bridge home and school cultures, highlight unique strengths and foster resilience. Engage in practical activities designed to support students during their transition, enhancing both their academic and linguistic readiness. Gain the tools needed to create a supportive, inclusive learning environment that truly celebrates and leverages cultural diversity.
Speakers
avatar for Marie Heath

Marie Heath

Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Dr. Marie Heath is a Seidlitz Consultant and former district multilingual leader specializing in multilingual program systems, acculturation practices, and instructional design that supports newcomer and multilingual student success.
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
RM 229 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

9:15am CDT

Small Group Reading Tips to Bring Words to Life
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
RM 231
Small group reading time with MLs can fly by without an intentional plan in place. Discover tips for maximizing your time, attacking texts and keeping students engaged. With a focus on the mindful mix of oral communication woven into phonics, morphology and reading comprehension, explore how to bring words to life.
Speakers
avatar for Rhonda Hittenberger Ortiz

Rhonda Hittenberger Ortiz

Instructional Coach, Missouri State University
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
RM 231
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

9:15am CDT

The Talk, Read, Talk, Write Routine: Begin Using TRTW Right Away
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
Dunseth Auditorioum
Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) is a practical approach to classroom instruction that helps students meet and exceed the state standards for learning in the core classes while also developing the literacy skills needed for success in the 21st century.  Experience the routine as a learner and leave with a planning resource that can be used right away.
Speakers
avatar for Carol Salva

Carol Salva

Lead Education Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Dr. Carol Salva is a Lead Seidlitz Education consultant and the co-author of Boosting Achievement: Reaching Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education 2nd Ed and DIYpd: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning for Teachers of Multilingual Learners.  In addition to her ESL certification... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
Dunseth Auditorioum
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

9:15am CDT

Designing a Soft Landing for Recently-Arrived Students and Families
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
RM 250
Explore strategies and structures designed to provide a soft landing to recently-arrived students and their families. Review intake process through the first 30-90 days of school. Engage with tools that reduce the language barrier and accelerate the sense of belonging and attachment to their new community.
Speakers
RR

Ryan Rumpf

Principal Consultant, Global Educators
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
RM 250
  Leadership and School Culture   ELevate

9:15am CDT

Transform Tier 1 Instruction Through Engaging ML Data Analysis Practices
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
RM 217
Learn to shift data meetings from identifying struggling students to strengthening core instruction for all learners. Using the SERVE framework and Tier 1 Data Review Protocol, practice analyzing student work for misconceptions and connecting insights to instructional adjustments. Gain actionable strategies to implement weekly data cycles that improve whole-class teaching.
Speakers
SM

Sonya Murray-Darden

MLDS Specialist, EducationPlus
Thursday June 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:35am CDT
RM 217 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301
  Summative and Formative Assessment   Elevate

10:45am CDT

Empowering MLs in High-Stakes Content
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
RM 217
Struggling to support newcomers in your secondary content? Explore how you can integrate practical tools to support language development alongside rigorous grade-level content standards. Learn how a Secondary Biology course evolved it into a language-rich environment for all learners.
Speakers
RB

Rebecca Bock

Mehlville R-IX

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
RM 217 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

10:45am CDT

Linguistic Scaffolding for MLs
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
Dunseth Auditorioum
Explore one of the nine dimensions of scaffolding introduced during the keynote. Linguistic scaffolding is necessary for all learners to engage in academic discourse and to develop disciplinary literacy, but it is a lifeline and a nonnegotiable for MLs. Supporting students to access complex academic language and to meet language-based expectations along with grade-level academic content attainment is no small feat! Review and evaluate key linguistic scaffolding techniques connected to the three levels of academic language (word, sentence and discourse) and multiple modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and visually accessing and representing). Gain tips to apply them to your own planning, instruction and assessment practices.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Honigsfeld

Andrea Honigsfeld

Featured Speaker, Andrea Honigsfeld Consulting LLC
Dr. Honigsfeld is professor emerita in the School of Education and Human Services at Molloy University, Rockville Centre, New York, where she taught graduate courses related to cultural and linguistic diversity, language and literacy development, and equity. Before entering the field... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
Dunseth Auditorioum
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

10:45am CDT

Taking the Stress Out of Speaking with Speaking Journals
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
RM 229
Help students practice their speaking in a low(er) stress way through Speaking Journals. Speaking Journals are a practical and engaging speaking activity that allow individual students to practice a variety of different speaking skills at their level with equal participation across a class. Explore a variety of different types of prompts, reflection strategies and feedback that help students improve their speaking skills over time.
Speakers
KH

Kelly Heidt

Francis Howell R-III
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
RM 229 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

10:45am CDT

Lead with Purpose: Construct Inclusive Newcomer PD
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
RM 231
This newcomer education collaborative session will explore shifting demographics, experience a refugee journey simulation and gain hands‑on, asset‑based strategies, including math, to build inclusive school communities. Gain impactful lesson plans with next day application.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Mendoza

Christina Mendoza

Lead El Specialist, Lindbergh School District
JB

Jillian Baldwin Kim

Lindbergh School District

Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
RM 231
  Leadership and School Culture   ELevate

10:45am CDT

One Size Fits None: High-Impact Scaffolding Without the Burnout
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
RM 250
In 2026 and beyond, educators have powerful opportunities to design learning experiences that meet the diverse strengths and needs of all students. Learn practical, ready-to-use strategies that help proactively remove learning barriers while maintaining high expectations for every learner. Explore efficient, effective scaffolding techniques that support student success without adding hours of planning and prep.
Speakers
avatar for Stacey Kastner

Stacey Kastner

EL Educator, Francis Howell R-III
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am CDT
RM 250
  Summative and Formative Assessment   Elevate

1:05pm CDT

Beyond the Barrier: Empowering MLs through Asset-Based Action
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 233
We all know when a student is struggling with language, but do we know how to unlock the brilliance hidden behind the barrier? Move beyond the "label" and into the "lesson" as we shift our lens from English deficiency to multilingual proficiency. Gain a practical tool kit of scaffolding strategies, translanguaging techniques and the confidence to turn every classroom into a sanctuary for diverse thinkers. Don't just watch them navigate the language--give them the map to master it.
Speakers
DB
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 233
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

1:05pm CDT

Linguistic Scaffolding for MLs
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 229
Explore one of the nine dimensions of scaffolding introduced during the keynote. Linguistic scaffolding is necessary for all learners to engage in academic discourse and to develop disciplinary literacy, but it is a lifeline and a nonnegotiable for MLs. Supporting students to access complex academic language and to meet language-based expectations along with grade-level academic content attainment is no small feat! Review and evaluate key linguistic scaffolding techniques connected to the three levels of academic language (word, sentence and discourse) and multiple modes of communication (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and visually accessing and representing). Gain tips to apply them to your own planning, instruction and assessment practices.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Honigsfeld

Andrea Honigsfeld

Featured Speaker, Andrea Honigsfeld Consulting LLC
Dr. Honigsfeld is professor emerita in the School of Education and Human Services at Molloy University, Rockville Centre, New York, where she taught graduate courses related to cultural and linguistic diversity, language and literacy development, and equity. Before entering the field... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 229 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

1:05pm CDT

Project Based Learning for ML Students
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 250
While Project Based Learning can be demanding for multilingual learners due to its emphasis on language use, it also creates engaging and rewarding opportunities that build essential skills for their future. Explore options for using Canva AI and other digital options to help develop writing skills.
Speakers
LL

Lonni Long

EL Educator, Troy R-III
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 250
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

1:05pm CDT

When Language and Disability Meet: Planning Instruction to Support Dually Identified Students
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 217
Learn the legal requirements for meeting the needs of MLs who have an identified disability. Examine the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) alongside instructional planning considerations from WIDA’s English Language Development (ELD) Standards Framework. Explore specific considerations for instruction that support both language development and accessibility.
Speakers
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 →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 217 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

1:05pm CDT

Removing Barriers, Not Expectations: Grading with ELs in Mind
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 231
Explore practical, equitable grading approaches that support MLs across all grade levels and content areas. Explore the purpose behind grading, the role of student resilience, the M.A.P. strategy, effective accommodations and the power of meaningful feedback. Educators and administrators will gain tools to help every learner show what they truly know.
Speakers
avatar for Cammy Goucher

Cammy Goucher

ELD Director, Missouri DESE
As the DESE English Language Development and World Languages Director, I organize and conduct high-quality professional development and aid districts in developing and implementing effective ELD programs. I utilize my 20+ years of experience as a former ELD instructor/coordinator... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
RM 231
  Summative and Formative Assessment   ELevate

2:05pm CDT

Empowered Voices: Boosting English Literacy Through Student Immigration Stories
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:55pm CDT
RM 231
Explore an engaging, culturally affirming curriculum that helps MLs develop their English literacy skills by writing their own immigration stories. Examine instructional strategies that honor students’ lived experiences while building academic vocabulary, narrative structure and language proficiency. Discover practical lesson sequences, scaffolds for diverse proficiency levels and examples of student-centered activities that encourage expressive, meaningful writing. Gain ready-to-use tools, prompts and frameworks to create a safe and supportive environment where students can share their journeys, strengthen their writing skills and see their identities reflected in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Daisy Skelly, EdD

Daisy Skelly, EdD

ELD Specialist, Parkway School District
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:55pm CDT
RM 231
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

2:05pm CDT

From Disruption to Direction: Leading EL Programs with Purpose and Flexibility
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:55pm CDT
RM 233
How do effective program leaders adapt when everything shifts: policies, personnel, budgets or student needs? Explore a grounded and practical approach to leading ELD programs during times of uncertainty, transition or disruption. Whether you’re starting from scratch or trying to sustain a well-established initiative, learn research-backed strategies to lead with clarity, resilience and impact. Gain actionable tools and a renewed sense of purpose to guide your teams and programs forward.
Speakers
MC

Merica Clinkenbeard

Springfield School District

Thursday June 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:55pm CDT
RM 233
  Leadership and School Culture   ELevate

2:05pm CDT

Digging into Data: Building the Case Before the Referral
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:55pm CDT
RM 250
Have you ever suspected an ML may have a learning disability, but do not know where to go next?  Does your team have a clear process in place to guide teams?  Learn about critical data pieces that must be considered for MLs.  Once the data is collected and organized, the team will have a clear picture on next steps. Using this method will help answer the question: language acquisition or language disability?
Speakers
avatar for Stacey Kastner

Stacey Kastner

EL Educator, Francis Howell R-III
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:55pm CDT
RM 250
  Summative and Formative Assessment   ELevate

2:05pm CDT

Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: CBMs for MLs
Thursday June 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:55pm CDT
RM 217
When and how do we measure reading for MLs? Learn to use diagnostic tools like phonics screeners, maze, ORF and spelling, plus family interviews to catch literacy problems in grades 4-12. Practice administering these tools and analyze data to distinguish language gaps from foundational needs.
Speakers
LR

Lauren Rea Preston

Hazelwood School District

Thursday June 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:55pm CDT
RM 217 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301
  Summative and Formative Assessment   ELevate

3:05pm CDT

Healthcare for MLs in schools: Considering culture and trauma-informed care
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
RM 250
Meeting the healthcare needs of MLs in school often requires cooperation between school nurses and ELD teachers. These partnerships can enhance the awareness of the ways culture impacts our view of health and healthcare. Explore best practices for addressing the unique social, emotional and physiological challenges presented by MLs and their families
Speakers
avatar for Rhonda Hittenberger Ortiz

Rhonda Hittenberger Ortiz

Instructional Coach, Missouri State University
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
RM 250
  Community Resources and Family Support   Elevate

3:05pm CDT

Connection in Action: ML Service Projects
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
RM 231
Explore how service-learning extends and elevates ML learning beyond the classroom through authentic tasks that build language and confidence. Explore examples such as mini projects, community partnerships and virtual exchanges. Attendees leave with a project planning template.
Speakers
AP

Anne Paonessa

ConnectED Classrooms

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
RM 231
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

3:05pm CDT

Content Teachers Supporting SLIFE: Examples from the Field
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
Dunseth Auditorioum
Discover research-based sheltered strategies that offer the biggest bang for their buck in Content Classrooms and explore examples from the field. Top tips will be shared based on what is practical in diverse classrooms. The focus is on inclusion of newcomers and SLIFE (students with limited education), while  content teachers will appreciate that these strategies boost the achievement of the entire class.  
Speakers
avatar for Carol Salva

Carol Salva

Lead Education Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Dr. Carol Salva is a Lead Seidlitz Education consultant and the co-author of Boosting Achievement: Reaching Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education 2nd Ed and DIYpd: A Guide to Self-Directed Learning for Teachers of Multilingual Learners.  In addition to her ESL certification... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
Dunseth Auditorioum
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

3:05pm CDT

Gemtastic Teaching
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
RM 217
Learn how Google's AI tools can improve productivity and creativity. Discover how to use Gemini and Notebook LM, as well as creating unique Gems that fit your specific purposes. Learn tips for using these tools during your planning, in addition to using these tools with ML students. Strategies can be easily applied to the secondary level or elementary classroom as well. Explore examples of using AI to create peer-editors, planning collaborators and grammar practice bots, and learn how to make your own!
Speakers
SH

Sarah Hollstrom

Pattonville School District
LN

Lauren Negrete

Pattonville R-III

Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
RM 217 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301
  Instructional Practices for English Learners   ELevate

3:05pm CDT

Strategic By Design: A Blueprint for Multilingual Programs
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
RM 229
Discover a framework for understanding all of the components that are interconnected within a multilingual program. Explore six interconnected pillars that shape effective programming—Compliance & Data, Curriculum & Instruction, Staffing, Professional Learning, Family & Community Engagement, and Pathways to Graduation. Examine common system stress points that limit student progress, and learn how intentional design drives success. Gain a practical blueprint to assess program health and guide strategic decision-making.
Speakers
avatar for Marie Heath

Marie Heath

Consultant, Seidlitz Education
Dr. Marie Heath is a Seidlitz Consultant and former district multilingual leader specializing in multilingual program systems, acculturation practices, and instructional design that supports newcomer and multilingual student success.
Thursday June 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm CDT
RM 229 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301
  Leadership and School Culture   Elevate
 

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