CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

HUNDREDS OF WORKSHOPS AND INSTITUTES ALIGNED TO THE 4 PILLARS OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND THE EL ROADMAP OFFERING A VARIETY OF STRANDS AND TOPICS IN BILITERACY, ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, CULTURALLY SUSTAINING PEDAGOGIES, AND EQUITY IN EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS!

Content and Curriculum

  • Dual Language Learners and Early Childhood Education
  • Literacy/Biliteracy Development and  Instruction
  • English Language Development—Designated and Integrated
  • English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework
  • ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California)
  • Asian Languages Content and Curriclum Strand
  • Newcomers and Long-Term English Learners
  • Spanish Language Arts and Language Development
  • Assessment and Accountability
  • Equity and Access in the Classroom
  • Special Populations
  • STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics
  • Next Generation Science Standards
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model
  • Social Emotional Learning

Teachers

  • Refreshing or Obtaining Your Bilingual
    Authorization/BCLAD
  • Binational Teacher Professional Development
  • Early Childhood Education: Pre-K and
    Transitional Kindergarten
  • Elementary and Secondary
  • Integrating the Latest Technology in Your
    Classroom
  • Migrant Education
  • Social Emotional Education and Support

Biliteracy & Multiculturalism

  • Prop 58 in Action — Building Multilingual Programs
  • Dual Language Immersion and Dual Language Learners
  • Workshops in Multiple Languages (Spanish,  Mandarin, Vietnamese, etc.)
  • Spanish Language Academy
  • The State Seal of Biliteracy
  • Biliteracy/Multiliteracy Programs
  • Cultural Competency
  • Bilingual Authors
  • International Presenters

EL Roadmap & Global CA 2030

  • English Learner Roadmap
  • Dual Language Programs in Various Home Languages (Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Spanish and English)
  • Overviews and Orientations of Latest Policies
  • Rubrics and Action Planning
  • Transforming Policy into Practice
  • Updates from the California Department of Education

Administrators & School Boards

  • Administrator and School Board Leadership
  • Administrative Leadership Symposium
  • How to be an Effective Leader for Biliteracy and English Learner Programs
  • Safe Haven Schools and Districts
  • Educator Leadership Networks
  • Pathways to Becoming an Administrator

University Faculty

  • Global University Seal of Biliteracy
  • How to Restart and Grow Your Own Bilingual Authorization Program
  • Model Teacher Preparation Programs
  • Updates on State Standards, Curriculum,
    and Assessment
  • Binational Teacher Education Programs

Policy and Advocacy

  • Updates on Legislation
  • LCAP Implementation
  • Updates from the CA Department of Education
    and the US Department of Education

Family & Community Engagement

  • Parent and Family Engagement and Leadership
  • Dedicated Parent Center
  • Plaza Comunitaria
  • Parent Committee Workshops (DELAC, ELAC, SSC, PTA, etc.)
  • LCFF and LCAP Information Sessions
  • Safe Haven Schools & Districts and Immigration Resources