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Strengthening Family-School Partnerships
Monday August 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
TBA
Family engagement plays a vital role in the educational journey of English learners. Addressing chronic absenteeism and strengthening home-school connections are key to ensuring these students have the support they need to thrive. Dr. Palacios will explore the impact of family involvement and delve into strategies that can make a lasting difference.

Dr. Rebecca Palacios is a National Teacher Hall of Fame inductee, National Board Certified Teacher, and leading expert in early childhood education. With over four decades of experience, she is a pioneer in the field of dual language learning and specializes in curriculum planning and instructional design.
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Janette Rivera Gonzalez

Elementary Biliteracy and ELD Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
Janette Rivera Gonzalez is Elementary Biliteracy and English Language Development Coordinator at St. Vrain Valley Schools. She previously taught at Northridge Elementary School, where she was named St. Vrain Teacher of the Year in 2020. She moved here from Mexico at 15, attending... Read More →
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Oakley Schilling

ELD Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
Secondary English Language Development and Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator ~ SVVSDAdjunct Instructor ~ CU-Denver Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education program in partnership with SVVSDM.A. ~ Social, Multicultural & Bilingual Education Emphasis: Bilingual Special Education... Read More →
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avatar for Dr. Rebecca A. Palacios

Dr. Rebecca A. Palacios

Dr. Rebecca A. Palacios is a National Teacher Hall of Fame inductee, National Board Certified Teacher, and expert in family engagement and dual language education. With over 40 years of experience, she has shaped curriculum design and teacher standards nationwide. A Founding Director... Read More →
Monday August 4, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
TBA
  Multi-Level, PK, K-5th, 6-8th, 9-12th

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