How can we ensure that all students, including multilingual learners, receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially? In today’s globalized world, linguistic diversity is increasing in classrooms, presenting opportunities and challenges. Our course aims to empower participants with practical insights and evidence-based practices to create inclusive learning environments where multilingual learners thrive. 

Participants in this course will:

• Explore the assets of linguistic diversity in the classroom and its impact on learning outcomes 
• Learn how to integrate students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds and experiences into teaching practices to create meaningful connections and promote engagement.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by multilingual learners and their families.
• Explore the importance of collaboration between educators, families, and communities in supporting the holistic development of multilingual learners, and gain practical tips for fostering strong partnerships.
• Discover effective approaches for supporting language acquisition and literacy development, including techniques for scaffolding learning and providing differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with fellow educators to share experiences, insights, and tested practices for supporting multilingual learners effectively.
• Examine strategies and reflect on the importance of addressing systemic inequities due to linguistic background and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.

Whether you’re a school leader, instructional coach, experienced educator seeking to refine your practices, or a newcomer eager to learn more about supporting multilingual learners, this course offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to foster academic achievement and empowerment for multilingual learners. Join us in this 9-hour course as we embark on this journey toward educational equity and excellence.

This course will meet from 12-1:30pm ET on the following dates:

• Tuesday, July 9th
• Thursday, July 11th
• Tuesday, July 16th
• Thursday, July 18th
• Tuesday, July 23rd

Participants who successfully complete the course will be eligible to request Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Loyola University Maryland.

Can’t make this course? Bring this course to you! Please email services@public-montessori.org for information about hosting this course as a face-to-face workshop at your school.

Paying by check: We accept payment via most credit cards. To request to pay by check, use this form. You will not be registered until your check has been received. Once your check has been received, we will enter your registration for the event and confirm via email. For questions about payment, contact payments@public-montessori.org.

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.