Educator and Learner, Parent, ML Coach for @SupportEduc, Views are my own
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Equitable grade for #MLL is always a topic that comes up as educators unpack programming and instruction.
Dive deep into the Five Pillars of Equitable Grading for Multilingual Learners and take a closer look at the first pillar: defining clear, accessible content and language standards in the first article in our three-part series.
Read: hubs.ly/Q04yBjG-0 #EquitableGrading
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New! Advocating for Multilingual Learners: A Guide for Educators from authors Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner and Dr. Sydney Snyder empowers educators to champion equitable education for multilingual learners.
Order yours today: supported.com/advocating/ #AdvocatingforMLs
ALT Advocating for Multilingual Learners: A Guide for Educators from authors Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner and Dr. Sydney Snyder empowers educators to champion equitable education for multilingual learners.
Excited for day 1 of #WIDA2026! Stop by and say hi to @DStaehrFenner, @MindiTeich, and I at the @SupportEduc booth #16!
Countdown to #WIDA2026! 🚀
Excited to present with @MindiTeich (@SupportEduc) & Theresa Readinger (@RDGschools) on intentional #FormativeAssessment to elevate the assets of #MultilingualLearners.
Let us know if you'll be there!👇
#MLL #WIDA #EdChat
Excited to represent @SupportEduc at the #GiftEDVenture Summer Institute! If you're here, swing by our booth to Come say hello, check out our latest books and resources, and about practical ways to advocate for #MultilingualLearners in #GiftedEd. 🍎✨ #EdChat
Grateful to lead #ProfessionalDevelopment for the PA #MigrantEducation Lancaster/Lebanon summer staff at @millersvilleu! It was wonderful to return to where my journey began. The dedication these educators show toward their #MultilingualLearners-inspiring!🍎
#EdChat @SupportEduc
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[NEW] Advocating for Multilingual Learners: A Guide for Educators, Second Edition empowers educators to champion equitable education for MLs. Featuring a five-step advocacy framework, real-world stories, and more.
Pre-order today: hubs.ly/Q04lzb290 #AdvocatingforMLs
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Multilingual learner equity starts on the next page.📖
Pre-order today: supported.com/advocating2/ #AdvocatingforMLs #MultilingualLearners #MLLs
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New course: Effective Instruction of ML Newcomer Students
Build skills to support newcomer students with strategies for content learning + academic language.
✅ Self-paced
✅ 1 hr PD
✅ Videos, tools & activities included
Enroll now:hubs.ly/Q04fF4zv0 #ESL #ESOL
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The 2026 Multilingual Learner Symposium on June 4 is a one-day event for content teachers, ELD teachers, and administrators. The fully online event means no travel costs and includes practical sessions on academic language, assessment, & more.
Join us ⤵️ hubs.ly/Q049JgND0
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3 Effective Scheduling Considerations for Multilingual Learner Education
hubs.ly/Q0484L_n0 #MultilingualLearners #edchat
I'm so excited to return to the #PAMEPconference to represent @SupportEduc . Stop by our table or check out our session on Empowering Multilingual Voices Through Focus Groups on April 9 @Center_Schools
Last week, @MindiTeich and I wrapped up a year-long partnership in @RDGschools coaching teachers of #MLLs. Grateful for the collaboration and commitment of RSD educators—exciting to see this work in action! Learn more about the project: supported.com/case-studies/r… @SupportEduc
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[Free Webinar] Advocating for Multilingual Learners: Turning Beliefs into Action with presenters Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner, Dr. Sydney Snyder, & Dr. Amy Hewett-Olatunde. Explore 5-Step advocacy framework & more.
📆 April 15
⏰ 4-5pm EST
🎟️ Free
🔗 Register: hubs.ly/Q046-Dzq0
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When you register for the 2026 Multilingual Learner Symposium, you will receive a FREE ML Instructional Strategy Toolbox— just one of many perks when you register for the ML Symposium.
Register now and join us online June 4: hubs.ly/Q046X1fT0 #MultilingualLearners
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ML Program Types and Instructional Models Guide helps facilitate conversations with stakeholders around program types and instructional models and helps determine the best design and instructional models for #MLL instruction in your school.
Download: hubs.ly/Q045Lps10
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[Case Study] How Sustained Collaboration and Personalized, Evolving Support Drove District-wide Growth for Teachers of Multilingual Learners.
Explore this SupportEd partnership and the measurable outcomes: hubs.ly/Q044QBZj0 #MultilingualLearners #ELLs
Energizing to wrap our #formativeassessment series with @RDGschools paraprofessionals! Purposeful, collaborative conversations on advancing #MLLs’ self-assessment & goal setting—and their own professional growth. @SupportEduc @MindiTeich
