2026 NC Standards Academy & MLs Summer Conference (East): Full Schedule

11:00am EDT

Opening Ceremony

Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Join us for the conference opening ceremony, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Margo Gottlieb, author and cofounder of WIDA. Dr. Gottlieb will share insights on rethinking classroom assessment to better support our North carolina students. During this special session, NCDPI Associate Superinterndant Dr. Stacey Wilson Norman will present the ELD Recognition Award (ERA), honoring outstanding...
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Speakers

Dr. Margo Gotleib

Dr. Stacey Wilson-Norman

Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
auditorium

ALL

1:00pm EDT

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Partnering with Multilingual Families K-12

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

This session explores practical, culturally responsive strategies for engaging multilingual families across K–12 settings. Based on insights from a year-long PLC and community walkthroughs, we will share a one-pager of “Do’s and Don’ts,” discuss what doesn’t work, and offer actionable ideas to build trust, promote two-way communication, and strengthen family-school partnerships. ...
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Speakers

Tiffany Newkirk

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR)

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) is a research-based approach that strengthens reading comprehension for all learners, with particular benefits for Multilingual Learners (MLs). It supports language development, builds academic vocabulary, and promotes higher-order thinking through structured collaboration. In this interactive session, participants will: Connect current reading strategies to...
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Speakers

Sahar Moursi

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
4

Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

Every Voice Matters: Building Confident Speakers with AI Feedback

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

This session explores how Snorkl can be used to provide immediate, actionable feedback on student speaking. Participants will see classroom examples of how Snorkl supports oral language practice, reflection, and growth. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for using Snorkl to monitor speaking development, build student confidence, and make speaking practice more accessible and...
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Speakers

heather spicola

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
7

Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

Let’s Play! Multilingual Children’s Joyful Learning in PreK–3

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Let’s Play! is an interactive, in-person session designed for PreK–3 educators to explore the power of joyful learning for multilingual children. In this 90-minute workshop, participants will engage in hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and real-world examples to better understand what play looks like for multilingual learners, why it supports language development, and how it can...
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Speakers

Andrea Mercado

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
5

Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

Supporting MLs in Social Studies from Elementary to Secondary

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

"The content area of social studies provides rich opportunities for ML students of all ages and levels to increase their proficiency in academic English while becoming more knowledgeable in the content area. Explore a variety of proven strategies and resources to capitalize on ML's background knowledge and scaffold the multimedia and literature-rich world of Social Studies to engage newcomers and...
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Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

Secondary (6-12) Static Electricity: Getting a Charge Out of Science Phenomena

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

This session engages participants in exploring static electricity through hands-on investigations and model-based reasoning. The session emphasizes student discourse, collaborative sensemaking, and alignment with grades 6–12 physical science standards.

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
3

Standards Academy

1:00pm EDT

Honors Level Coursework: Policy Overview and Strategies to Support Implementation

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

In this session, participants will explore the components of the honors policy and learn how to assess current honors-level courses to ensure they meet the required depth and complexity. They will explore the Honors Level Course Development and Evaluation Tool, along with other resources. Additionally, participants will deepen their knowledge of advanced learning indicators and engage with...
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Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Standards Academy

1:00pm EDT

K- 5 Connecting the Dots: Practical Strategies for Integrating Computer Science in PK-5 Classrooms

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Explore practical strategies and classroom examples that help elementary educators integrate foundational computer science concepts across PK–5 subjects while building students’ problem-solving and computational thinking skills.

Speakers

Natalie Hulbert

Elementary Computer Science, IT, and Technology Education Consultant

Natalie Hulbert currently serves as the Elementary Computer Science, IT, and Technology Education Consultant with the Office of Career and Technical Education at the NC DPI. Before taking this role, she was a K-5 STEM Specialist Teacher and Technology Facilitator for eight years in... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
2

Standards Academy

2:45pm EDT

Cooking Reading and Writing... with a pinch of listening and a bunch of speaking

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

Come to experience an interactive presentation of practical and fun activities to work on writing, with the support of reading, and opportunities to use listening and speaking.

Speakers

Pamela Gordan

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
11

Growing Success for MLs

2:45pm EDT

Expanding Reading Instruction With Multilingual Learners

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

This interactive 90-minute in-person session explores practical ways to expand reading instruction to better support multilingual learners. Participants will engage in discussion and hands-on activities to build on their current teaching practices, deepen their understanding of how multilingual learners develop reading skills, and explore strategies that foster meaningful interaction and...
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Speakers

Andrea Mercado

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
5

Growing Success for MLs

2:45pm EDT

Leading Together with AI: Making Grade-Level Content Comprehensible for Level 1-3 Multilingual Learners while maintaining rigor

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

Emerging multilingual learners at WIDA Levels 1-3 often face a gap between rigorous academic content and developing English proficiency. This interactive session demonstrates how artificial intelligence can serve as a linguistic scaffolding partner—helping teachers make grade-level learning comprehensible without reducing cognitive demand. Participants will learn a practical system for using AI...
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Speakers

Fabiola Neira

Southern Middle School - Moore County Schools

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
10

Growing Success for MLs

2:45pm EDT

Solving the Problem of Problem Solving: Five Instructional Shifts for Scaffolded Success

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

Media Center

In this interactive session, participants will move beyond rote memorization to experience mathematics as a journey of discovery. Through hands-on tasks, peer collaboration, and structured reflection, we will explore five key instructional shifts that prioritize conceptual reasoning over speed. Attendees will gain practical strategies for embedding differentiated scaffolding into their daily...
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Speakers

Amanda Berry

Title III/ESL Coordinating Teacher, Wake

Amanda Berry, M.A.Ed., serves as a Title III/ESL Coordinating Teacher for the Wake County Public School System, bringing 25 years of specialized experience to the field of Elementary Education. A former ESL teacher, Amanda now leads district-wide initiatives to integrate language... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
Media Center

Growing Success for MLs

2:45pm EDT

K-5 Static Electricity: Getting a Charge Out of Science Phenomena

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
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Standards Academy

8:30am EDT

Creating a district ML Pathway to recruit highly effective (future) ML teachers

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Alamance Burlington's ML Department has created an ML Pathway PD that helps to guide, inform, and recruit future potential ML teachers right from within the current district's educator pool. The ML Pathway PD content and strategies will be shared with district leaders to attract and grow in house educators that are ready for new adventures in the ML teaching world.

Speakers

Carlos Oliveria

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
8

Growing Success for MLs

8:30am EDT

Project Glad

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

This interactive session will introduce HCPS Project GLAD(R) Regional Training Center. Participants will experience an immersive demonstration of 6 highly effective strategies to support success for ALL learners.

Speakers

Simone Wertenberger

Director ESL, MEP, and DL, Henderson County Public Schools

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

8:30am EDT

The Multilingual Multimodal Science Inventory

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

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...
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Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

8:30am EDT

When SIOP Meets AI: Keep the Heart in Your Teaching

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

In this session, we explore the SIOP Model through a human-centered lens, showing you how AI and digital tools can help every multilingual learner thrive. You will see how technology can support your planning, spark curiosity, and engage MLs in ways that honor their unique backgrounds. Together, we will uncover strategies to make complex content feel like a shared discovery and leave with...
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Speakers

Micheline Aoun

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

8:30am EDT

Implementing the World Language Standards in K-12 Classrooms

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

During this session, participants will focus on the ongoing implementation of the 2024 Standard Course of Study (SCoS) for World Languages, with an overview of the available support tools, updated resources, and 2026-2027 professional development. Policy questions will also be discussed, along with specific materials for classical, dual language/immersion (DL/I), heritage, and modern language...
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Speakers

Ann Marie Gunter

World Languages Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
10

Standards Academy

8:30am EDT

Standards-Aligned Instruction: Intent to Impact

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

This session focuses on translating North Carolina Standard Course of Study expectations into high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that drives student learning. Participants will examine the architecture of standards, unpack key concepts and skills, and align instructional planning, tasks, and assessments to ensure coherence and rigor.

Speakers

Kelly Schultz

Standards Implementation Specialist, NCDPI

Kelly Schultz entered the field of education in the Spring of 2008 as a secondary English Language Arts teacher. She has since progressed in the field serving as a curriculum coach, MTSS District Coordinator, and NCDPI Education Consultant. Kelly has taught in both Illinois and North... Read More →

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
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Standards Academy

8:30am EDT

It's not as hard as you think: Preparing Middle School Teachers to Teach High School Computer Science

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

Learn how middle school educators can successfully transition to teaching high school computer science courses through accessible tools, curriculum supports, and real classroom strategies that build confidence and capacity.

Speakers

Karen McPherson

Section Chief - Computer Science, IT, and Technology Education, NC Department of Public Instruction

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
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Standards Academy

8:30am EDT

Social Studies

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

Join this session to explore the NC Social Studies Standards and support documents. Learn how to align instruction and assessment effectively while incorporating inquiry indicators to promote critical thinking. Discover valuable resources designed to support educators in implementing engaging, standards-based social studies instruction.

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
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Standards Academy

8:30am EDT

What is mathematical discourse? Supporting all students in math.

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

This session will explore practical, research-based strategies to support discourse in developing both mathematical understanding and academic language. Participants will examine what meaningful math talk looks like across K–12 settings and learn practical strategies to create inclusive environments where all students feel empowered to share, refine, and challenge ideas. Educators will...
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Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
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Standards Academy

10:15am EDT

AI in The Language Classroom

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

In this session, participants will explore practical, classroom-ready ways AI can support language acquisition, cultural competence, and differentiated instruction without replacing the human connection at the heart of language learning. Drawing from experience as a former French teacher, this presentation highlights how AI tools can be leveraged to enhance listening, speaking, reading, and...
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Speakers

Monique Douglas

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

10:15am EDT

An Overview of the Multiple Measure Tool

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

This session provides educators and school leaders with a clear, practical understanding of the NCDPI Multiple Measure Tool (MMT) for Multilingual Learners. Designed to support equitable, data-informed decision-making, the MMT offers a comprehensive pathway for determining student readiness to exit English Learner services beyond a single test score. Participants will explore key components of...
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Speakers

Susan Walz

Education Consultant, Department of Public Instruction

I am Michigan born and bred! I moved to North Carolina almost 20 years ago and have found a home in the South. When I first moved to NC, as I was waiting for my Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensing, I took a part-time job working with ESL students. I fell in love and never looked... Read More →

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
14

Growing Success for MLs

10:15am EDT

Empowered PD: Reimagining Professional Learning for ML Teachers Through Leadership, Choice & Impact

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

ML Teachers' expertise in language acquisition can transform professional learning, instruction, and community engagement. This session explores reimagining PD through cohorts, PLCs, and teacher choice. Learn how to harness your teachers' skills to advocate for MLs, drive change, and lead within your department, school, and community.

Speakers

Katie Wagner Sarah Whitfield

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

10:15am EDT

Expanding Reading Instruction With Multilingual Learners

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

Speakers

Andrea Mercado

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

10:15am EDT

Setting Up Multilingual Learners for Success in Arts Education Classrooms

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

No matter how you say it, “Art” reaches across languages and geography. Yet, the instructional language of arts education is often overlooked when placing newcomers into these courses. It is essential to have resources and tools necessary to meet the needs of our English Learners. Learn how to read an EL plan, navigate the NC ELD Standards to support the Arts Education Standards, apply...
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Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

10:15am EDT

Student Success Standards

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

This interactive session provides a high-level overview of the NC Student Success Standards and their alignment with MTSS, data-informed practice, and the ASCA National Model 5th Edition. Participants will explore what’s new, how the standards connect to existing systems and initiatives, and why this shift matters for school counseling practice and student outcomes.

Speakers

Kisha Bryant

School Counseling Consultant, NCDPI

School Counseling Consultant

Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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Standards Academy

1:00pm EDT

From Principles to Practice: Building Character Through Relationships

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

This session will provide an overview of Character Education in North Carolina and explore the 11 Principles of Character Education. This session will explore how cultivating strong, supportive relationships with students can significantly impact engagement, behavior, and academic outcomes. Participants will reflect on the role of teacher-student connections in creating inclusive, compassionate...
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Speakers

Justyn Burgess

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Both

1:00pm EDT

Championing MLs Home and Heritage Languages: CDM, Honors Courses, and the Seal of Biliteracy

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

In this session, participants will get an overview of the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) process and how it can be used to support ML students who want to earn credit(s) in World Language courses for their first or home language, either without the required seat time and/or for placement into more advanced courses. We will also discuss local course sequence(s) that include Level I heritage...
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Speakers

Ann Marie Gunter

World Languages Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

Expanding Reading Instruction With Multilingual Learners

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Speakers

Andrea Mercado

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
5

Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

Herencia Hispana: Celebrating Our Roots in Middle School

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

This session examines the impact of purposefully designed Spanish Heritage courses at the middle school level and underscores the importance of instruction tailored to heritage language learners. Participants will explore how a dedicated heritage curriculum supports bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement, and cultural identity development. The session highlights key design principles,...
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Speakers

Nora Santillan

Wake County Public School System

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

MTSS That Works for Multilingual Learners: Strengthening Core Instruction for Equitable Access:

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) are designed to serve all students. This session explores how to strengthen MTSS by embedding language development into core instruction, data use, and decision-making. Participants will learn practical strategies to improve Tier I instruction, reduce misidentification, and ensure equitable access for multilingual learners. Participants will explore six key...
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Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

Solving the Problem of Problem Solving: Five Instructional Shifts for Scaffolded Success

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
2

Growing Success for MLs

1:00pm EDT

Student Success Standards

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Speakers

Kisha Bryant

School Counseling Consultant, NCDPI

School Counseling Consultant

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
9

Standards Academy

1:00pm EDT

Arts Education

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

This session will assist administrators and educators in deeply examining the common framework of the four artistic process strands of Connect, Create, Present, and Respond, the eight standards and 16 learning objective throughlines in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Participants will gain an understanding of how the new structure of the standards promotes interdisciplinary connections...
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Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Standards Academy

1:00pm EDT

Bridging Content and Language:: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2025 NC ELD Standards Framework

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Target Audience: K-12 Teachers and School Specialists. In this session, participants will dive into the 2025 North Carolina English Language Development (ELD) Standards to move toward a shared, school-wide responsibility for Multilingual Learner (ML) success. This comprehensive workshop explores the "who, what, and how" of supporting North Carolina's diverse ML population. Participants will...
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Speakers

Walter Moore

ML/Title III Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction

Passionate about collaborating with teachers in order to help students navigate the path to a successful future.

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Standards Academy

1:00pm EDT

Standards-Aligned Instruction in ELA

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Media Center

In this K-12 session, unpack the ELA standards and dig into how they build across grade levels. Through collaborative discussions and real-world classroom examples, attendees will gain a better idea as to what standards-aligned instruction could look like in practice and how they support student growth in all areas of literacy. This session will also provide updates on the 2026 SCoS timeline,...
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Speakers

Catie Cohen

9-12 ELA Consultant, NC DPI

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Media Center

Standards Academy

2:45pm EDT

From Vision to Reality: Transforming Systems for Multilingual Learners

Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

This 90-minute session introduces NCDPI ML/Title III framework- a it is a practical, strategic guide designed to support school year planning, strengthen Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs), and align professional learning across roles and departments. Grounded in research and centered on equity, the framework outlines key principles, priorities, and actionable steps that help...
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Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

2:45pm EDT

Integrating a Newcomer Support Process in Core Classrooom Settings

Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

Most of today's discussion about ML Newcomers focuses on what happens with their transition culturally, socially, academically, and langauge-wise within the direct care and support of their ML teachers. However, ML Newcomers spend the vast majority of their time outside of these settings. The Newcomer Support Process used in Alamance-Burlington follows these students into the core classrooms with...
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Speakers

Carlos Oliveria

Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

2:45pm EDT

Student Success Standards for MLs

Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

This interactive session provides a high-level overview of the NC Student Success Standards and how these standard can be utilized for best practices in working with ML students.

Speakers

Kisha Bryant

School Counseling Consultant, NCDPI

School Counseling Consultant

Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

2:45pm EDT

Supporting the Global Educator: Research-Based Professional Development for International Dual Language Teachers

Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

This session focuses on how school and district leaders can better support international teachers in dual language programs. Drawing from real-world leadership experience and doctoral research, the session shares a practical professional development framework designed specifically for global educators. Participants will explore strategies for onboarding, building community, and creating ongoing...
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Speakers

Nora Santillan

Wake County Public School System

Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

2:45pm EDT

Vocabulary in Action: Building Connections Through Practice, Tech & Hands-On Learning

Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

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...
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Speakers

Anna Gudauskas

ESL Instructor, St. Pauls High School

Anna Gudauskas is an ESL educator and global education advocate, passionate about empowering multilingual learners through innovative, globally-focused instruction. With a rich background in philosophy, psychology, and a deep interest in philology, as well as a curiosity for physics... Read More →

Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
4

Growing Success for MLs

8:30am EDT

MTSS That Works for Multilingual Learners: Strengthening Core Instruction for Equitable Access:

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
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8:30am EDT

Academic Discourse: Discussions to Support Language Acquisition & Content Learning

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Media Center

Through an introduction to the Academic Discourse Playbook, participants will explore and experience discussion strategies to engage ML students in meaningful academic discourse applicable to all content areas and grade-levels. Participants will leave this session with actionable, practical guidance for implementing discussion protocols and formats into their lessons to support both content...
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Speakers

Catie Cohen Walter Moore

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Media Center

Growing Success for MLs

8:30am EDT

Humanize Your Lessons: Practical Strategies Integrating Interculturality, SEL, and AI

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

In this practical, hands-on session, participants will explore 20 ready-to-use classroom activities designed for K–12 educators across all content areas. Each activity intentionally integrates interculturality, social-emotional learning (SEL), and the use of artificial intelligence tools to support both language development and content access. The approach affirms students’ linguistic and...
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Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
11

Growing Success for MLs

8:30am EDT

Let’s Play! Multilingual Children’s Joyful Learning in PreK–3

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Growing Success for MLs

8:30am EDT

Unpacking Your Dreams- A Traveling Family Literacy Initiative for Multilingual Learners

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Unpacking Your Dreams is an itinerary literacy program for ML families (parents, sons, daughters, cousins, and other relatives) that allows the entire household to participate in bilingual read-aloud, recognition of characters and main events by a selected story simulation through hands-on activities to support vocabulary acquisition and other skills such as sequencing, making inferences, and...
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Speakers

Sandra Lopez

EL Lead Teacher, Public Schools of Robeson County

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

8:30am EDT

Global Education

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Speakers

Kelly Schultz

Standards Implementation Specialist, NCDPI

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
1

Standards Academy

8:30am EDT

Building Confidence to Teach Health Education

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
3

Standards Academy

8:30am EDT

Co-Teaching in an ELA Classroom

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

This professional learning supports best practices by providing teams of teachers (general and special educators and ML Teachers) with the six approaches of co-teaching, their implementation and practical tools, which can be utilized by teams implementing co-teaching in their schools. The teams will gain knowledge of the essential elements of co-teaching: co-planning, co-instructing and...
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Speakers

Terri Queen

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
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Standards Academy

8:30am EDT

Connecting the Dots: Aligning CTE and 9–12 Computer Science Standards

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

HB 959 requires structured instruction on social media’s impact on mental health, misinformation, manipulation, digital safety, and reporting protocols across K–12. This session outlines a practical framework for translating legislative requirements into vertically aligned, standards-based learning experiences. Participants will explore how to embed these requirements and the Digital Learning...
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Thursday June 25, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
2

Standards Academy

10:15am EDT

An Overview of the Multiple Measure Tool

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

Speakers

Susan Walz

Education Consultant, Department of Public Instruction

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
14

Growing Success for MLs

10:15am EDT

Bridging the Gaps: Making Input Comprehensible

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

The session will revolve around how to make lessons comprehensible by means of differentiating instruction and addressing students' needs.

Speakers

Lucía Comastri

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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Growing Success for MLs

10:15am EDT

Herencia Hispana: Celebrating Our Roots in Middle School

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

Speakers

Nora Santillan

Wake County Public School System

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

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Growing Success for MLs

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Exploring World Language Policies & Programs: DL/I, Honors Courses, and the Seal of Biliteracy

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT

In this session, participants will explore several state policies and discuss how their local implementation practices impact students in World Language programs. We will focus on K-12 articulation for dual language/immersion (DL/I) programs, as well as K-5, K-8, and high school credit courses for middle school students in classical and modern language programs, that build proficiency and could...
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Ann Marie Gunter

World Languages Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Thursday June 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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The NC ELD Standards Essentials: A Streamlined Roadmap for Leaders

Monday July 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Target Audience: K-12 Teachers and School Specialists. In this session, participants will dive into the 2025 North Carolina English Language Development (ELD) Standards to move toward a shared, school-wide responsibility for Multilingual Learner (ML) success. This targeted session provides a high-level overview of the NC ELD Standards. We have distilled the framework into a concise briefing,...
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Walter Moore

ML/Title III Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction

Passionate about collaborating with teachers in order to help students navigate the path to a successful future.

Monday July 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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