Bilingual Literacy in Action: High-Impact Instruction for Multilingual Learners

Join us for Bilingual Literacy in Action, a dynamic, practice-focused learning experience designed to support educators working with bilingual and multilingual learners across grade levels.

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This series empowers teachers, coaches, and leaders with practical strategies, research-aligned approaches, and classroom-ready tools to strengthen literacy instruction for multilingual learners—without lowering rigor or overwhelming planning demands.

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Through engaging workshops and collaborative learning, participants will explore how to build strong literacy foundations, support language development, and implement instructional practices that honor students’ linguistic and cultural assets.

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Key Focus Areas Include:

Foundational Language & Literacy Development
Supporting oral language, vocabulary, and early literacy skills for bilingual learners.

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Reading & Writing Instruction for Multilingual Learners
Strengthening comprehension, academic vocabulary, and written expression across content areas.

 

Secondary Literacy Supports
Practical strategies for supporting multilingual learners in middle and high school classrooms.

 

Small Group Instruction & Targeted Support
Using data to design intentional small groups that accelerate learning.

 

Translanguaging as a Strength
Leveraging students’ full linguistic repertoire to support comprehension and expression.

 

Culturally Responsive Literacy Practices
Honoring students’ identities while maintaining high academic expectations.

 

Assessment & Instructional Decision-Making
Using formative assessment to guide instruction and monitor language growth.

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Family & Community Engagement
Strengthening partnerships with multilingual families to support literacy development.

What Makes This Series Different

This is not a sit-and-get institute.

Bilingual Literacy in Action emphasizes:

• Practical, classroom-ready strategies

• Real-world application across grade levels

• Literacy instruction that works in diverse classrooms

• Tools educators can implement immediately

Participants will leave with clear instructional structures, actionable strategies, and renewed confidence to support bilingual and multilingual learners effectively.

What to Expect

Be prepared for interactive, engaging sessions designed to:

• Inspire reflection

• Strengthen instructional practice

• Support immediate classroom impact

This learning experience is designed to meet educators where they are—and move practice forward.