Name: From Confusion to Clarity: Demystifying Disability and Language in Culturally Responsive MTSS
Start: 2025-08-05T13:00:00-0600
End: 2025-08-05T14:00:00-0600

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Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Library

Understanding the root causes of students’ learning challenges is essential for effective instruction and equitable support. In this interactive session, we will delve into the nuanced intersection of language acquisition and disability, helping educators distinguish between language learning needs and learning disabilities. Participants will explore common misconceptions that lead to misidentification or missed opportunities for multilingual learners with learning difficulties. Through real-world scenarios, collaborative discussions, and practical tools, educators will learn how to collect and interpret meaningful evidence that can be used to provide targeted support in the classroom and if needed, to inform a more equitable and accurate MTSS process.

Speakers

Dr. Alison Boardman

Associate Professor, University of Colorado Boulder

Dr Alison Boardman is an Associate Professor in Equity, Bilingualism, & Biliteracy in the School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder and a former special education teacher. Her research centers on supporting authentic and meaningful literacy experiences for students... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Library

Multi-Level, PK, K-5th, 6-8th, 9-12th, MTSS

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Teach to Reach 2025

Dr. Alison Boardman

Teach to Reach 2025

Dr. Alison Boardman

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