WABE 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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3:00pm PDT

English Learners for a Transformed World (2nd Edition): A Guide for Collaborative Professional Learning

Friday May 2, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Our interactive, co-presented workshop offers the participants an opportunity to co-create pathways and tools that serve to ignite learners' linguistic power. Anchored to the new edition of the Collier & Thomas book, Educating English Learners for a Transformed World, we share applicable ways to grow collaboration practices in DLBE settings.

Speakers

Michael Rodriguez

Executive Director, Dual Language Education of New Mexico

Michael Rodríguez is the Executive Director of Dual Language Education of NM (DLeNM). For six years, he served as the organization's director of operations, heading up and expanding its Program Design and Leadership Development offerings while supporting schools, districts, and state... Read More →

Dr. Joan Lachance

UNC Charlotte

Friday May 2, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Evergreen F (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

Breakout Session

Audience Dual Language Teachers, Coaches, Administrators
Academic Range K-12

4:15pm PDT

Educamos de corazón a corazón: Sustaining Equitable Dual Language Programming to Support Student Learning & Belonging

Friday May 2, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

Evergreen B (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

Dual language programs support both student academic outcomes, as well as increased student, staff, and family belonging. This session will delve into the Edmonds School District's dual language program, discussing its implementation, systems of support, and its impact on student achievement and cultural understanding.

Speakers

Nichole Rodriguez

Director of Multilingual Education, Edmonds School District 15

Nichole Rodriguez, Director of Multilingual Education in the Edmonds School District, advances academic language development for linguistically diverse students. Her expertise includes Dual Language programs, curriculum alignment, and data-driven instruction. She leads district-wide... Read More →

Erica Ramos

Dual Language Program Specialist, Edmonds School District

Erica is the Dual Language Program Specialist in the Edmonds School District. Prior to this role, she was a Dual Language teacher in the Woodburn Oregon school district. Currently, she supports the implementation and expansion of dual language in Edmonds through instructional coaching... Read More →

Friday May 2, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Evergreen B (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

Breakout Session

Audience Dual Language Teachers, Dual Language Leaders
Academic Range K-5