ML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual Educators

Dive into the dynamic world of multilingual education with Jayme Croff, a passionate advocate and leader in the field. Join the ML Chat Podcast as Jayme shares her inspiring journey, from the classroom to supporting diverse learners, and the transformative shift towards inclusive, asset-based approaches. Discover the power of collaboration, data-driven insights, and the heartwarming stories that fuel her dedication. Tune in for a compelling conversation that will leave you inspired to champion multilingual learners in your own community

In this episode of the ML Chat Podcast Kim Peterson joins Justin and Tim to delve into the pivotal role of speaking for English learners. She underscores its significance as a foundation for success in reading and writing and ultimately being able to pass the state assessment. Kim also walks through her journey of building a program from the ground up and shares what she feels every new ML admin and coordinator should know. 

Join us for this enlightening discussion.

This week on the ML Chat Podcast we are excited our final episode from our Voices of NABE Series where you get to hear directly from the ML Community that joined us at the 2023 NABE Conference.

On this episode we ask educators the question "What do you wish you had known when you started your career?".  Tim Blackburn and Justin Hewett discuss their answers and dive into the insights they provide for all ML Educators. 

This week on the ML Chat Podcast we are excited for another episode  from our Voices of NABE Series where you get to hear directly from the ML Community that joined us at the 2023 NABE Conference.

On this episode we hear how educators are helping their students make connections across languages and build the language they already have. 

This week on the ML Chat Podcast we continue our “Voices of NABE” series, where we get a chance to hear directly from the ML Community that joined us at the 2023 NABE Conference.

On this episode we react to the answers to the question “How are you promoting writing fluency in your program”. Again, the answers are a great insight in the world of multilingual education and the struggles and success teachers and districts are seeing.

Enjoy this episode!

This week on the ML Chat Podcast we get a chance to hear directly from the ML Community who joined us at the 2023 NABE Conference. 

We asked them “how are you promoting oral fluency in your program” and their answers are fascinating and insightful.

This is our first in our series of episodes from our interviews at NABE. We’re excited for you to hear directly from your community!

This week on the ML Chat Podcast, we are joined by Anabel Ortiz-Chavolla, the

Director of Federal Programs & School Improvement at Ontario School District 8-C

Annabel discusses the importance of embedding language standards in all content areas, or as she puts it, to have “language in the air”. 

Annabel dives into the need for intentional lesson planning and collective efficacy among teachers and administrators. 

Her experience and ideas will hopefully spark your creativity for how to approach the same things in your program. 

Enjoy this conversation with  Anabel Ortiz-Chavolla. 

This week on the ML Chat Podcast, we are joined by Lisa Auslander, the Senior Project Director for Bridges to Academic Success. Lisa leads the team in professional learning, curriculum development and operations. She is a former teacher, coach and administrator who worked in New York City schools for over 15 years. 

Lisa is a fountain of knowledge in Multilingual education. In this episode she goes in depth about the journey that led her to Bridges and how they are fulfilling their mission to advocate for newly arrived immigrants through best practices in curriculum, resources, and teacher training. 

Enjoy this conversation with Lisa Auslander!