WABE 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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1:45pm PDT

Sponsored Session - Building Biliteracy: Implications and Application of SOR for Biliteracy Instruction

Friday May 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

A solid foundation for literacy is critical for multilingual learners. Strong oral language skills, letter sound correspondences, manipulatives and engagement are essential for early literacy in both languages. However, there are pedagogical differences that need to be considered as we teach to address the linguistic features of each language.

Speakers

Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes

Author, Benchmark Education

Dr. Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes served as Expert Panel Member for the development of the California ELD Standards and subsequently as Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Member for the California State Department of Education. She also helped to develop the California... Read More →

Friday May 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Evergreen A (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

3:00pm PDT

GLAD Strategies that “Hang Together” for Secondary Classrooms

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

Regency E-G (2nd Floor, Cascade Tower)

Implementing GLADⓇ can be overwhelming for teachers, particularly in secondary. Learn how our district targeted GLADⓇ strategies that “hang together” in professional learning for secondary teachers. Experience how we adapted GLADⓇ for secondary and see examples from classrooms. Discover how secondary teachers learned to embrace and use GLADⓇ in Highline.

Speakers

Rachel Hoff

Central Office Specialist, Highline Public Schools

Rachel is a language learning specialist and OCDE Project GLAD consultant supporting language learning programs, including ELL and dual language, in Highline Public Schools. She is an adjunct instructor at Western Washington University and Seattle University for pre-service and inservice... Read More →

Bethany Plett

School-Based Specialist, Highline Public Schools

Leticia Yellam

Central Office Specialist, Highline Public Schools

Friday May 2, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Regency E-G (2nd Floor, Cascade Tower)

Breakout Session

Audience Educators
Academic Range Secondary (6-12)

3:00pm PDT

Innovating for All Learners

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

Evergreen C (1st Floor, Olympic Tower)

Imagine a school that serves students in elementary, middle and high schools, provides only push-in MLE services, implements a collaborative teaching model, and where language development is embedded in curriculum taught in every classroom. Welcome to Kent Laboratory Academy, a decidedly different school in Kent School District that Innovates for All Learners.
Come to our session to learn about our journey and how we provide services to our multilingual learners through ongoing professional development, PLC work, innovative MTSS process and our partnership with University of Washington, Tacoma. Participants will take away ideas and resources on how to build capacity for providing MLE services within their own staff (and not just MLE educators).

Speakers

Narine Balayan

MLE Teacher, Kent Laboratory Academy / Kent School District

Narine Balayan, M.Ed., is a School Success Coach at Kent Laboratory Academy in the Kent School District. With a strong commitment to student achievement and well-being, Narine brings her expertise in education to support and empower students on their academic journey.

Stephanie Knipp

Principal, Kent School District/Kent Laboratory Academy

Stephanie Knipp is the Principal of Kent Laboratory Academy in the Kent School District. A dedicated educational leader, Stephanie is committed to fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment that promotes student growth and academic excellence.

Laura Phillips

Principal/ Assistant Principal, Kent Laboratory Academy / Kent School District

Laura Phillips is the Assistant Principal at Kent Laboratory Academy in the Kent School District. With a passion for student development and academic success, Laura plays a key role in cultivating a positive school culture and supporting both students and staff.

Darice Johnson

Kent School Distirct

Darice Johnson is the Executive Director of Learning Improvement for the Kent School District. With a focus on advancing instructional practices and student outcomes, Darice leads strategic initiatives to support continuous learning and educational excellence across the district... Read More →

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

Breakout Session

Audience Teachers, Para Educators, Coaches, Interventionists, District Administrators, Administrators
Academic Range Grade 3-12