Registration is now open in Connect20 for the 2025 In Person ONE Conference! (Connect20 Session #100360) You must register in order to receive login information to create a personalized schedule. Invitations to join the Sched conference platform will be distributed beginning in January to registered attendees.
Empowering Every Voice: Strategies for Supporting Emergent Bilinguals in Inclusive Classrooms aims to equip educators with effective techniques to foster an inclusive learning environment for students who are learning a second language. Participants will explore culturally responsive teaching practices, differentiation strategies, and collaborative learning approaches that cater to diverse linguistic backgrounds. The session will include hands-on learning, case studies, and discussions on leveraging students' native languages to enhance their academic engagement and language proficiency. Educators will leave with practical tools and strategies to support emergent bilinguals, ensuring that all students thrive in a supportive and inclusive classroom setting.