WIDA Webinars
WIDA Webinars are a free virtual learning opportunity offering insights and resources on a variety of topics relevant to educators of multilingual learners. Here’s what you can expect:
- Engage with WIDA's expert staff, researchers and facilitators.
- Dive into specific topics crucial for multilingual education.
- Ask questions and interact in real time during live sessions.
Can't make it live? No worries! All webinars will be recorded and readily available for your convenience.
All Upcoming Webinars
Supporting Writing Growth for Multilingual Learners
August 28, 2025
| 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
CT
Writing instruction is an integral part of supporting multilingual learners’ academic growth. This webinar explores how to leverage the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework to guide explicit language instruction. You’ll leave with practical strategies to help multilingual learners build the skills they need to be confident and effective writers. Join professional learning curriculum specialist Hetal Ascher to dive into this topic.
Register for the writing webinar.
Instruction and Collaboration to Support Multilingual Learners With Disabilities
October 17, 2025
| 11:00 am
- 12:15 pm
CT
In this WIDA webinar, you’ll explore instructional planning and collaborative practices designed to meet the diverse strengths and needs of multilingual learners with disabilities. You’ll gain tools to support both language development and accessibility, along with strategies for fostering collaborative planning that brings together multiple perspectives to better understand the intersection of language and disability. Join professional learning facilitator Lori Hanna and professional learning curriculum specialist Emily Kurth.
Register for the multilingual learners with disabilities webinar.
What Participants Say...
"This was a great PD to help connect content with language development. Particularly, the connection between PLDs and scaffolds was necessary and appreciated."
"The WIDA ELD Framework Implementation PL modeled unit planning in a clear and crisp manner and provided a practical model for teachers to follow. I would recommend this as an excellent use of teacher time."