Multilingual Learners Conference

Towson University’s Multilingual Learners (ML) Conference is a free, one-day conference that invites classroom and ML teachers, school administrators, university faculty, community members, and others to learn about research-based practices for multilingual learners and their families. 

2025 Conference Information

Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. in the University Union.

The conference features topical breakout sessions and is an excellent opportunity for professionals working with MLs and their families to acquire new skills and strategies. Attendees will earn a certificate of completion for four (4) professional learning hours for submission to supervisors for approval toward teacher licensure recertification. Full-day attendance is required to receive the certificate.

Session Topics:

• Vocabulary Building with MLs
• Writing with MLs
• Dual Language Immersion
• Know Your Rights for Immigrants
• Special Ed with MLs
• Math with MLs
• Free Resources for Teachers and Families of MLs
• Community Schools with MLs
• Strategies for Content Teachers with MLs
• Increasing Oral Language of MLs

Conference Includes:

• Free breakfast and lunch
• Free parking
• Free t-shirt
• Certificate of completion for four (4) professional learning hours

For questions, please contact Clare Kruft, COE Multilingual Learner Curriculum Specialist, at ckruft AT_TOWSON.

About the TU College of Education 

The College of Education is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the classrooms. Through DEI-specific research, professional development, and innovative pedagogies, we are working to provide current and future educators with interdisciplinary skills to advocate for students and families of all backgrounds.

Past Event

2024 Conference

Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9 a.m.–1:45 p.m.

Topics within the concurrent breakout sessions for Multilingual Learners (MLs) will include:

• Computer and robotics with MLs
• Reading strategies for MLs
• Science and the complexities of literacy
• Special education supports for MLs
• Strategies for secondary MLs
• Supporting ML families
• Writing with MLs

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2023 Conference

Join Maria from “Sesame Street” at this free conference on June 3 to learn strategies to support the needs of Maryland’s pre-k through grade 12 English learners and their families.

Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
West Village Commons

The TU Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Conference: Representing, Innovating, Thriving is a free, one-day conference that invites classroom teachers, university faculty, school administrators, and community members to learn about research-based practices for multilingual learners and their families.

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