Empowering Multilingual Learners: What Trajectory-Changing Schools Teach Us About Belonging and Coherence

Event: Empowering Multilingual Learners: What Trajectory-Changing Schools Teach Us About Belonging and Coherence

Type: Workshop 

Presenter: Carmen Orozco
Date: Wednesday, May 2o, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Virtual (ZOOM link emailed upon registration)

Description:
Most students who fall behind stay behind—but five percent of U.S. schools are changing that, including multilingual learners. In The Opportunity
Makers, we studied seven trajectory-changing schools where students consistently gained more than a year of learning annually. These schools foster a deep sense of belonging, build consistent instructional environments, and design coherent learning experiences where students know what to expect and how to succeed.

Who Should Attend:
K-12 Educators, Administrators, Instructional Coaches

Session Highlights:

• Explores strategies to support multilingual students’ academic and language development
• Highlights identity-affirming practices and instructional alignment
• Emphasizes team-based student support systems
• Engages participants with key findings and reflection tools
• Helps educators identify ways to strengthen their own contexts

Takeaways for Attendees:

• Provides actionable strategies and resources
• Includes an Educator Toolkit and Action Guides
• Supports more connected and effective learning experiences

About the Presenter:

• Please register using the link below:
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• Once you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.

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