In this concise and impactful FREE 45-minute webinar, we’ll explore practical strategies for supporting multilingual learners in diverse educational settings. Designed for educators, administrators, and support staff with limited time but a strong commitment to student success, this webinar will provide actionable insights to enhance your practice and create inclusive learning environments.

Key Topics Include:

1. Understanding Multilingualism: Gain a brief overview of the linguistic diversity present in today’s classrooms and the assets multilingual learners bring to the educational community.
2. Culturally Responsive Practices: Learn how to integrate culturally responsive pedagogy into your teaching to honor students’ backgrounds and create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
3. Language Development Strategies: Learn (or rediscover) effective techniques for supporting language acquisition and literacy development among multilingual learners, including practical tips for scaffolding instruction.
4. Family and Community Engagement: Explore brief yet impactful ways to establish meaningful partnerships with families and communities to support multilingual learners’ academic success and holistic development.
5. Equity and Access: Reflect on the importance of addressing systemic inequities due to linguistic background and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.

This webinar is designed to (re)equip you with practical strategies you can implement immediately in your classroom or educational setting. Join us for 45 minutes of insightful discussion and leave with actionable steps to better support the multilingual learners in your care. Let’s work together to empower every student to reach their full potential by leveraging their linguistic background.

This webinar will be held on Thursday, June 20th at 2pm ET.

About the Instructor:

Jasmine Williams provides race and equity guidance and education, and delivers Montessori theory and practice instruction for the NCMPS Montessori Teacher Residency.

Jasmine holds an AMS Early Childhood credential and a M.Ed. in TESOL, Literacy, and Culture. She has worked in bilingual Montessori programs for 12 years, including 8 years in a public program, as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, Montessori coach, and academic director.

Jasmine considers herself a citizen of the world, having lived/volunteered in and traveled to 48 countries around the globe, most recently returning from four years in China. She is passionate about equitable and joyful Montessori education, and her dream is to bring free, socially justice centered Montessori training and education to marginalized communities throughout the world. Jasmine is currently earning a doctorate in Education for Social Justice at the University of San Diego with the desire to add to this body of knowledge in teacher training.