Upcoming Events
October 17 – 20, 2023
WIDA Annual Conference
The 2023 WIDA Annual Conference, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the largest conference dedicated to educators of Pre-K through grade 12 multilingual learners. Visit the SupportEd team’s exhibit booth #28 for free resources, swag, and to enter to win a SupportEd book. The SupportEd team also has the opportunity to present four different topic sessions:
Prioritizing ML Relationship Building: Essential Tools for SEL
Wednesday, October 18 | 1:15 – 4:00 pm (CT)
Presenters: Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD & Mindi Teich, MEd
Professional Learning Beyond the PD Session: From Theory to Implementation
Thursday, October 19 | 8:30 – 9:45 am (CT)
Presenters: Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD & Meghan Gregoire-Smith, MA,
District Co-Presenter: Tamara Hewlett, Director, Department of English Language Learners and Multilingual Educations, Montgomery County Public Schools Maryland
Developing District SLIFE Programming and Supports: One State’s Innovative Approach
Thursday, October 19 | 1:15 – 4:00 pm (CT)
Presenters: Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD & Shannon Smith, MEd
District Co-Presenter: April Perkins, Director of Multilingual Programs, South Portland School Department
Supporting Multilingual Learners in Secondary Career and Technical Education Programs
Friday, October 20 | 8:30 – 9:45 am (CT)
Presenters: Meghan Gregoire-Smith, MA & Sydney Snyder, PhD
November 7 – 9, 2023
SEL Exchange
Hosted by CASEL in Atlanta, Georgia, the SEL Exchange is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect and learn with educators, researchers, policy leaders, and youth champions from around the world. Visit the SupportEd team’s exhibit booth #707 for free resources, swag, and to enter to win a SupportEd book. The SupportEd team also has the opportunity to present two topic sessions:
Who is Your Person: Relationship Building for Multilingual Learners
Thursday, November 9 | 10:15 – 11:45 am (ET)
Presenters: Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD & Mindi Teich, MEd
Culturally Relevant SEL for Multilingual Learners: Practical Strategies
Thursday, November 9 | 12.30 – 1:45 pm (ET)
Presenters: Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD & Mindi Teich, MEd
November 8 – 10, 2023
SETESOL Conference
SupportEd president and founder, Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD, will be presenting the conference keynote address titled, Culturally Relevant SEL for Multilingual Learners: Practical Strategies. In this interactive keynote, participants will focus on how to leverage MLs’ strengths and celebrate their assets. Participants will discuss the role of advocacy and leadership in fostering a culturally responsive climate for MLs and will explore a five-step advocacy process to strengthen the perception of MLs and their families in their context. Participants will reflect on practical tools and strategies to leverage leadership skills and support advocacy work in collaborating and co-teaching to accelerate MLs’ outcomes. No matter role, participants will leave with a plan to continue this work in any unique context.
Culturally Relevant SEL for Multilingual Learners: Practical Strategies
Wednesday, November 8 | 9:15 – 10:45 am (ET)
Keynote Presenter: Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD