April 25 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom

Teachers in grades K-12 will gain practical strategies for working with and supporting language learners. Teachers will learn tips for teaching their content and ways to develop positive relationships with children and families.

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Presenters

Aja LaDuke, associate professor and interim department chair in the Department of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California: LaDuke’s teaching, research, and service activities focus on the intersections of language, literacy, culture, and identity in schools and teaching for social justice at all grade levels. She is currently partnering with the largest school district in her region to develop and implement a comprehensive and transformative K-12 Ethnic Studies program.

Sophia Paljevic, second-grade teacher at P.S. 204 in Bronx, New York and adjunct instructor at The College of Saint Rose: Paljevic’s scholarly interests include teacher professional development and mentoring. She is the K-12 board member for the Association of Teacher Educators and a board member of the New York State Association of Teacher Educators. She has presented her work at over 20 national, state, and local conferences.

Additional panelists to be announced soon.