2026 NC Standards Academy & MLs Summer Conference (East)

2026 NC Standards Academy & MLs Summer Conference (East)

11:00am EDT

Opening Ceremony auditorium

1:00pm EDT

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Partnering with Multilingual Families K-12 8 Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) 4 Every Voice Matters: Building Confident Speakers with AI Feedback 7 Let’s Play! Multilingual Children’s Joyful Learning in PreK–3 5 Supporting MLs in Social Studies from Elementary to Secondary 6 Secondary (6-12) Static Electricity: Getting a Charge Out of Science Phenomena 3 Honors Level Coursework: Policy Overview and Strategies to Support Implementation 1 K- 5 Connecting the Dots: Practical Strategies for Integrating Computer Science in PK-5 Classrooms 2

2:45pm EDT

Cooking Reading and Writing... with a pinch of listening and a bunch of speaking 11 Expanding Reading Instruction With Multilingual Learners 5 Leading Together with AI: Making Grade-Level Content Comprehensible for Level 1-3 Multilingual Learners while maintaining rigor 10 Solving the Problem of Problem Solving: Five Instructional Shifts for Scaffolded Success Media Center K-5 Static Electricity: Getting a Charge Out of Science Phenomena 3

8:30am EDT

Creating a district ML Pathway to recruit highly effective (future) ML teachers 8 Project Glad 7 The Multilingual Multimodal Science Inventory 4 When SIOP Meets AI: Keep the Heart in Your Teaching 11 Implementing the World Language Standards in K-12 Classrooms 10 Standards-Aligned Instruction: Intent to Impact 1 It's not as hard as you think: Preparing Middle School Teachers to Teach High School Computer Science 2 Social Studies 6 What is mathematical discourse? Supporting all students in math. 3

10:15am EDT

AI in The Language Classroom 8 An Overview of the Multiple Measure Tool 14 Empowered PD: Reimagining Professional Learning for ML Teachers Through Leadership, Choice & Impact 1 Expanding Reading Instruction With Multilingual Learners 5 Setting Up Multilingual Learners for Success in Arts Education Classrooms 12 Student Success Standards 9

1:00pm EDT

From Principles to Practice: Building Character Through Relationships 6 Championing MLs Home and Heritage Languages: CDM, Honors Courses, and the Seal of Biliteracy 10 Expanding Reading Instruction With Multilingual Learners 5 Herencia Hispana: Celebrating Our Roots in Middle School 11 MTSS That Works for Multilingual Learners: Strengthening Core Instruction for Equitable Access: 14 Solving the Problem of Problem Solving: Five Instructional Shifts for Scaffolded Success 2 Student Success Standards 9 Arts Education 12 Bridging Content and Language:: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2025 NC ELD Standards Framework 7 Standards-Aligned Instruction in ELA Media Center

2:45pm EDT

From Vision to Reality: Transforming Systems for Multilingual Learners 14 Integrating a Newcomer Support Process in Core Classrooom Settings 8 Student Success Standards for MLs 9 Supporting the Global Educator: Research-Based Professional Development for International Dual Language Teachers 11 Vocabulary in Action: Building Connections Through Practice, Tech & Hands-On Learning 4

8:30am EDT

MTSS That Works for Multilingual Learners: Strengthening Core Instruction for Equitable Access: 14 Academic Discourse: Discussions to Support Language Acquisition & Content Learning Media Center Humanize Your Lessons: Practical Strategies Integrating Interculturality, SEL, and AI 11 Let’s Play! Multilingual Children’s Joyful Learning in PreK–3 TBA Unpacking Your Dreams- A Traveling Family Literacy Initiative for Multilingual Learners 10 Global Education 1 Building Confidence to Teach Health Education 3 Co-Teaching in an ELA Classroom 4 Connecting the Dots: Aligning CTE and 9–12 Computer Science Standards 2

10:15am EDT

An Overview of the Multiple Measure Tool 14 Bridging the Gaps: Making Input Comprehensible 9 Herencia Hispana: Celebrating Our Roots in Middle School 8 ML/AIG TBA Exploring World Language Policies & Programs: DL/I, Honors Courses, and the Seal of Biliteracy 10

9:00am EDT

The NC ELD Standards Essentials: A Streamlined Roadmap for Leaders 7