2026 Great Ideas in Education Conference: Full Schedule

3:55pm CDT

From Compliance to Capacity: What Districts and Schools Must Know About Serving Multilingual Learners

Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:55pm - 4:55pm CDT

Serving English learners effectively requires both strong instructional systems and a clear understanding of legal and regulatory responsibilities. This session provides an overview of the federal and state compliance requirements that guide English learner programming under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), including Title III and federal civil rights obligations. Participants will review key expectations related to identification and placement, service provision, monitoring and reclassification, and meaningful communication with families in languages they understand. The session will also highlight common compliance challenges and provide practical strategies for aligning district procedures, documentation, and program implementation to ensure equitable access to instruction and sustained program quality.

Speakers

Emily Scott

ESOL/Title III Coordinator, Kansas Department of Education

Supports Title III and ESOL programs, helping schools and districts provide strong, effective services for multilingual learners. Partners with educators to offer practical technical assistance and meaningful professional learning that can be directly applied in classrooms and pr... Read More →

Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:55pm - 4:55pm CDT
Cedar 204

8:00am CDT

Every Teacher Is a Language Teacher: Practical Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners in Any Classroom

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Osage 207

English learners (ELs) participate in classrooms across all grade levels and content areas, making every educator a key contributor to their success. This session introduces content-area teachers to foundational concepts in second language development and practical instructional strategies that support multilingual learners while maintaining grade-level rigor. Participants will explore ways to scaffold academic language, increase access to complex content, and design instruction that supports both language development and content mastery. The session emphasizes strategies that can be integrated into everyday instruction and used immediately in classrooms.

Speakers

Emily Scott

ESOL/Title III Coordinator, Kansas Department of Education

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Osage 207

2026 Great Ideas in Education Conference

3:55pm CDT

Emily Scott

8:00am CDT

Emily Scott

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