SupportEd Launches New Professional Development Series for Multilingual Learner Educators for the 2025-2026 School Year
[Fairfax, VA] – SupportEd is proud to announce the launch of its Live Multilingual Learner (ML) Professional Development (PD) Series, a dynamic new offering designed to empower educators with the practical tools, strategies, and insights they need to support multilingual learners throughout the academic year all from the convenience of their screens.
With live sessions held in fall, winter, and spring, the series includes free introductory webinars followed by in-depth interactive workshops for paid participants led by nationally recognized ML experts and authors. Participants can engage in flexible, timely learning that aligns with their needs and interests and can earn at least one PD hour per session, culminating in 6 hours for the final symposium.
“Educators want strategies that are both practical and grounded in research with tools they can put into practice right away,” said Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner, Founder and President of SupportEd. “Our ML PD Series delivers exactly that while providing actionable learning in a supportive, collaborative setting. The webinars give participants an overview, while the in-depth workshops take a deeper dive all in an accessible and interactive format throughout the school year.”
Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner
Each seasonal PD set focuses on a high-impact theme relevant to today’s classrooms:
2025-2026 Live ML PD Series Schedule
Fall 2025: Formative Assessment for Multilingual Learners
· Oct. 22 – Free Introductory Webinar | 4:00–5:00 PM EST
· Nov. 19 – Extended Workshop | 3:00–5:00 PM EST
Winter 2026: Social Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners
· Jan. 14 – Free Introductory Webinar | 4:00–5:00 PM EST
· Feb. 18 – Extended Workshop | 3:00–5:00 PM EST
Spring 2026: Advocating for Multilingual Learners
· Apr. 15 – Free Introductory Webinar | 4:00–5:00 PM EST
· June 4 – Extended Workshop | 3:00–5:00 PM EST
With every session hosted live, educators benefit from real-time engagement, collaborative discussions, direct access to ML thought leaders, and an opportunity to connect with other educators. Whether attending one session or the full series, participants walk away with evidence-based strategies ready for immediate implementation.
To explore the full schedule and register, visit Supported.com/pd-series.
About SupportEd
SupportEd, LLC is a woman-owned small business based in Fairfax, VA specializing in Multilingual Learners (MLs). Founded in 2011 by Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner, best-selling author and ML expert, SupportEd meticulously crafts customized solutions to fit each client’s strengths, needs, and provides teachers and administrators the practical tools necessary to champion MLs’ success within and beyond the classroom. All SupportEd team members have prior experience in the classroom which enables the SupportEd team to provide realistic, actionable solutions. Services include online and in-person immersive professional development workshops, easy-to-implement tools and resources, and an array of supporting services. Visit supported.com or call (202) 660-1444 to learn more.
