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On-Demand Virtual Training

Join U.S. K-12 teachers in conversation with Julie Kasper, director of teacher learning and leadership at Childhood Education International’s Center for Professional Learning, about the importance of creativity, community connections and collaboration in teaching multilingual learners. Panelists shared unique methodologies that support their students’ academic growth alongside development of their confidence, well-being and community engagement. This training was originally held on January 29, 2025.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of valuing students’ identities and experiences
  • Explore language-related challenges in the classroom and possible solutions
  • Investigate the roles of collaboration, community and care in education
A woman leaning over two kids who are looking at a workbook on a desk.

Recordings & Resources

Presented by:

Patricia Cancino, ESOL & Reading Intervention Teacher, Global Educator, School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC), Florida
Katherine Engel, ELD teacher and department chair, Amphitheater High School, Arizona
Analia A. Wells, Dual Language Instructional Coach and Curriculum Facilitator, Hunter Elementary in Guilford County Schools, North Carolina
Marissa Ricamara Winmill, PhD, Multilingual Education Teacher, Ken-Meridian High School, Kent, Washington

Conversation Led by:

Julie Kasper, Director of Teacher Learning and Leadership, Childhood Education International’s Center for Professional Learning

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This webinar is offered in partnership with Childhood Education International’s Center for Professional Learning.

Please note: The views expressed by guest presenters are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Immigrant Learning Center.