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Shadowing Multilingual Learners
Whether you’re already trained in the research-validated Multilingual Learner (ML) shadowing process or are just discovering its impact, we invite you to join us for this dynamic, information-rich learning series. Grounded in Shadowing Multilingual Learners by Dr. Ivannia Soto, this series highlights more than a decade of lessons learned from ML shadowing implementation across schools and districts.
This professional learning experience is designed to help participants learn, practice, and implement both the ML shadowing protocol and three research-based strategies proven to disrupt ML silence in instructional settings. Participants will be equipped to integrate these tools into daily practice and support meaningful oral language development that is essential for MLs.
Participants will gain:
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An overview on the importance of oral language development
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Guidance on preparing for the ML shadowing
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Step-by-step training in the complete shadowing protocol
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A guide for analyzing the shadowing experience
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Key strategies to strengthen oral language opportunities in the classroom
Session 1 Cohorts 1 & 2
Virtual Overview
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
March 12, 2026
Session 2 In Person Cohort Specific
Site Visit
March 27, 2026 (Cohort 1 - San Jose School Site)
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM
April 10, 2026 (Cohort 2 - Sacramento School Site)
8:30-4:00 PM
Please note: Cohort 1 priority registration will be given to Bay Area Geographical Leads Consortium LTEL Network Improvement Community
Session 3 Cohorts 1 & 2
Virtual Next Steps
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
April 14, 2026
Note: Register for one cohort. Participants must be present at the site visit to receive a copy of Dr. Soto’s book, Shadowing Multilingual Learners. Pre-work is required for this course.
AUDIENCE:
Grade 7-12 Teachers, Coaches, Counselors, Administrators, EL Leaders
Sponsored by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant through the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Excellence in Education.
PRE-WORK
Please complete the reading prior to the virtual overview on March 12, 2026.