2026 NC Standards Academy & MLs Summer Conference (East)

The Multilingual Multimodal Science Inventory (M2-Si) is a classroom formative assessment for grades 3-5. Designed in response to the need for assessment activities that allow ML students to show what they know and can do, this e-portfolio of assessment activities is available to all educators. Learn about the research behind this approach and about how to implement these activities in your own classrooms.

Unlock the power of vocabulary acquisition by bridging knowledge, practice, and innovation! This interactive session explores how multilingual learners can strengthen vocabulary through meaningful connections—linking new words to prior knowledge, language patterns, and real-world applications. Participants will discover research-based strategies, including morphology, cognates, etymology, and repetition-based exposure while integrating handwriting, AI tools, and tech-supported read-aloud practices for deeper retention. Learn how sentence frames, gamified learning, and multimodal engagement empower students to make words their own. Walk away with practical, adaptable techniques that merge traditional and modern approaches—ensuring vocabulary sticks, grows, and connects across subjects and experiences.