Thirteen self-paced workshops are available to educators in consortium member states from Sept. 1, 2026, to Aug. 31, 2027. The workshops cover a variety of foundational and advanced topics with actionable strategies. The workshops are flexible, allowing educators to fit learning into planning periods, independent professional development, or collaborative learning with colleagues. A certificate of completion is available for participants upon completion of each Self-Paced Workshop.
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2026-27 Offerings
Desarrollando el español: Las expectativas del lenguaje
Join this workshop – designed for K-12 bilingual educators – to dive deeper into the Marco DALE frameworkOff-Site and unlock new insights on Language Expectations, Functions and Features. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your skills and make a lasting impact in your classroom.
This workshop will focus on recognizing and designing mathematics instruction that simultaneously strengthens both mathematical reasoning and language development for multilingual learners.
Engaging Multilingual Learners in Science: Making Sense of Phenomena
This workshop is designed to provide educators with a range of strategies for engaging multilingual students in the important and exciting journey of sensemaking in science. Collaboratively developed with leading experts in science education, this workshop will equip you with creative approaches to include multilingual learners in the vital process of understanding and exploring phenomena in three-dimensional science.
Evaluaciones del desarrollo del lenguaje a nivel de salón: Classroom Assessment for Language Development
Join an innovative workshop for bilingual educators that offers bite-sized strategies to unlock new possibilities for your teaching and helps you make a lasting impact on student success. Discover and apply microtools and multimodal resources to help you overcome common challenges in classroom assessment.
This workshop will introduce educators to the WIDA PreK–3 Essential Actions. Educators will have an opportunity to build their knowledge and understanding of the Essential Actions and to reflect on their own ideologies, practices, and settings.
Let’s Play! Multilingual Children’s Joyful Learning in PreK-3
Get ready to explore the world of play for young multilingual children! Gain strategies for creating joyful, engaging learning experiences that will inspire and empower every child.
Draw out the potential of every student, fostering an inclusive learning environment where all voices are heard and valued. Embark on a journey to elevate language learning and make a lasting impact on our students’ success.
Newcomers Promoting Success Through Strengthening Practice
Multilingual newcomers are the fastest growing demographic in U.S. school systems. Building relationships and ensuring that schools create and maintain welcoming communities is essential for multilingual newcomers’ success. In this workshop, learn to elevate the diverse perspectives and resources that multilingual newcomers bring, creating enriching learning environments for all. Make a positive, lasting impact for your newcomers, their classmates, and your school community.
Reading Comprehension Across Content Areas With Multilingual Learners
Ready to dive into reading instruction? Explore how leveraging students’ home and community literacy practices can unlock their potential and connect them to content knowledge.
Reframing Education for Long-term English Learners
Reframe and elevate the language development of multilingual learners identified as long-term English learners by engaging in this workshop designed for both K–12 educators and administrators. Help your students break through obstacles and reach higher levels of English proficiency that brings them confidence and academic purpose.
Supporting Multilingual Learners With Disabilities in Language and Communication
This self-paced workshop addresses asset-based approaches to developing students' language and communication skills, and instructional practices designed to foster language development and communication of multilingual learners with disabilities in K-12 settings. Participants will gain access to strategies, resources and tools designed to elevate the strengths and meet the needs of multilingual learners who use diverse communication methods.
Teaching Multilingual Learners Social Studies Through Multiple Perspectives
This workshop offers an incredible opportunity to empower multilingual students, helping them connect their rich identities as global citizens with their social environments. By exploring essential concepts, innovative theories, and dynamic approaches, we encourage participants to think critically and engage in meaningful discussions through a global lens.
WIDA ELD Standards Framework: A Collaborative Approach
Join this workshop that delves into each of the components of the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework! Elevate the potential of every student and create a vibrant learning environment where all voices are heard and celebrated.
