2021 NAELPA Virtual Conference
Defining the Role of EL Program Administrators in These Changing Times
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Pre-Conference Sessions
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Interim Assessment for ELs, WIDA
Enrique's Journey: Traumas Immigrant Children Bring to the Classroom, ELLevation
Dual Language Basics and Essentials for Educational Leaders, TransAct
Differentiating Instruction for English Learners By English Language Proficiency Level, ELPA 21
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Main Conference, April 27
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11 a.m. Welcome & Remarks from Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona
United States Department of Education
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12 p.m. Updates from the United States Department of Education
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1 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Dr. David Nieto
Challenges, effects, and first responses for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners at the onset of COVID-19 in the United States
Tonya Ward Singer
Co-Lead for Linguistic Equity in Every Classroom, Every Day
Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard
Challenges, effects, and first responses for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners at the onset of COVID-19 in the United States
Lynmara Colon
Leaders of English learners: Creating environments where English learners are welcome
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2:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Carol Salva
Super Diversity! Practical Strategies for Mainstream Classrooms
Jessica Costa
Professional Development that Empowers Teachers: Planning and Implementation Tips and Tools
Grace Delgado
In Pursuit of Equity: Advocating for English Learners
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4 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Emily Francis
Social Emotional Learning
Harvey Oxaca
Maintaining and Sustaining EL Programs
Dr. Monica Lara
Dual/Bilingual Education During Remote Learning