Don’t miss our May 5th Lunch and Learn, “Spotlight on Schema, Strategy, and the Language of Reading in Improving Literacy Outcomes!” with Dr. Anita Pandey. Learn more + register: www.mile.umd.edu/calendar/spo...
Head to our YouTube channel to watch our April Lunch and Learn with Diamond Emelda Williams, “’Shine Brite!’ Meditations to Promote Neuroplasticity & Cultural Relevance.” youtu.be/lk_Di_h9f0A?...
THREAD (2/2) This talk includes insights beneficial to teachers, coaches, and literacy specialists and will explore neuroplasticity, culturally relevant pedagogy, and education techniques for students with disabilities!
THREAD (1/2) Register now for our next Lunch & Learn webinar on April 17th, “’Shine Brite!’ Meditations to Promote Neuroplasticity & Cultural Relevance” with Diamond Emelda Williams! www.mile.umd.edu/calendar/shi...
Couldn't attend our March? Lunch and Learn? Check out José Ortiz's Lunch and Learn, "Building Shared Expertise for Multilingual Learners: Strategies for Long Term Growth" on our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1dH...
There TWO days left to register for the Dual Language Educator Conference at our lowest rate of the season. 🗓️ Early Bird pricing ends March 31: Individual: $50, Group of 3+: $40/person
Starting April 1, individual registration increases to $75. Secure your spot today: www.mile.umd.edu/dlec-2026
MILE is excited to present our next Lunch & Learn webinar on March 27th, “Building Shared Expertise for Multilingual Learners: Strategies for Long Term Growth” with Dr. José Ortiz. Learn more and register here: www.mile.umd.edu/calendar/bui...
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Giving Day fund. It is the support of our community, in all forms, that allows up to do what we do.
It's Giving Day! By supporting MILE today, you help advance children’s literacy and empower educators to help children become confident, skilled readers. Thank you for your support!
Donate here: givingday.umd.edu/campaigns/mile
Registration is open for the Dual Language Educator Conference, set for May 16th, 2026! Register between now and March 31st for discounted early bird pricing. Want to bring friends? We offer registration discounts for groups of three or more. đź”— Learn more and register: www.mile.umd.edu/dlec-2026
Tomorrow, MILE and our group of ambitious students are headed to the Maryland State House for MILE Advocates, our third annual advocacy event, where we’ll advocate for policies that advance literacy for all. Wish us luck!
Giving Day is on Wednesday, March 4th! Bookmark our page and learn more about our fund: givingday.umd.edu/campaigns/mile
Advance your impact in literacy education! 📚✨The Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership's Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Literacy Coaching (K-12) is designed for educators ready to lead with equity and evidence-based practice. Interest form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Did you miss our February Lunch and Learn? Check out Jade Wexler's Lunch and Learn, "Evidence and Lessons Learned from A Secondary Schoolwide Literacy Model Approach," on our YouTube channel!
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There's less than one week left to submit your proposals! Be sure to submit your proposal for the Dual Language Educator Conference by February 15th 🗓️ The conference is set for May 16th, stay tuned for registration information.
MILE is excited to present our upcoming Lunch & Learn on with Jade Wexler. This talk, hosted virtually, includes insights beneficial to secondary administrators, leadership teams, and teachers. Learn more and register below.
Date: Feb 11 | Time: 12:00 PM | Virtual
www.mile.umd.edu/calendar/sec...
Meet Dr. April Baker-Bell, our symposium speaker! Dr. Baker-Bell will lead "Linguistic Justice: From Theory to Praxis," a workshop exploring ways to integrate the principles of Linguistic Justice in curriculum + instruction
Feb 13 | đź“Ť MSU | Learn more/register: mile.umd.edu/research-symposium-2026
MILE is excited to announce our symposium co-host, the National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities (NCEED). We look forward to collaborating with NCEED to host this annual day of learning and collaboration. Learn more and register: www.mile.umd.edu/research-sym...
DATE LIMITE PROLONGÉE 🚨 Nous invitons des éducateurs et des leaders en éducation bilingue (dont les programmes à deux voies et d’immersion) à soumettre des propositions pour la conférence des éducateurs bilingues. Soumettez vos propositions avant le 15 février! Cliquez sur le lien dans la bio 🔗
2/3 PLAZO AMPLIADO 🚨 Invitamos a los educadores y lĂderes de la educaciĂłn bilingĂĽe (en programas duales y de inmersiĂłn) a entregar propuestas para la Conferencia de los educadores de los programas bilingĂĽes ¡EnvĂen sus propuestas antes del 15 de febrero! ÂżTe interesa? Haz clic en el enlace de la bio
THREAD 1/3 (espańol/français) DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨 We invite educators & leaders in Dual Language Bilingual Ed, including both two-way & immersion programs, to submit session proposals for the Dual Language Educator Conference. Submit proposals by February 15th! Click the link in bio to learn more 🔗
Our latest lunch and learn with Dr. Donald Bolger and Dr. Courtney Overton is now available on our YouTube channel. Check it out here: youtu.be/UgyNkDiDNhs
Webinar poster with the title 'Understanding the New Definition of Dyslexia.' Features speakers Dr. DJ Bolger and Dr. Courtney Overton smiling.
Don’t miss our webinar on December 16th at 12:00 PM, “Understanding the New Definition of Dyslexia: How Brain and Language Science Inform our Outlook” 🔗 Click the link in bio to register!
Graphic poster for the MILE Dual Language Educator Conference. Text reads 'Appel à propositions. Conférence MILE pour les enseignants bilingues. Samedi 14 mars 2026 • Université du Maryland’ Background includes stylized trees and a colorful geometric border at the bottom.
Nous invitons des éducateurs et des leaders en éducation bilingue (DLBE) (dont les programmes à deux voies et d’immersion) à soumettre des propositions pour la conférence des éducateurs bilingues. Soumettez vos propositions avant le 11 janvier ! Cliquez sur le lien dans la bio pour en savoir plus. 🔗
Graphic poster for the MILE Dual Language Educator Conference. Text reads 'Convocatoria de propuestas. La Conferencia de los educadores de los programas bilingües. sábado, 14 de marzo de 2026 • Universidad de Maryland’ Background includes stylized trees and a colorful geometric border at the bottom.
2/3 Invitamos a los educadores y lĂderes de la educaciĂłn bilingĂĽe (en programas duales y de inmersiĂłn) a entregar propuestas para la Conferencia de los educadores de los programas bilingĂĽes ¡EnvĂen sus propuestas antes del 11 de enero! ÂżTe interesa? Haz clic en el enlace de la biografĂa đź”—
Graphic poster for the MILE Dual Language Educator Conference. Text reads 'Call for Proposals. MILE DUAL language Educator Conference. Saturday, March 14th, University of Maryland.' Background includes stylized trees and a colorful geometric border at the bottom.
English/espańol/français THREAD 1/3: We invite educators and leaders in Dual Language Bilingual Education, including both two-way and immersion programs, to submit session proposals for the Dual Language Educator Conference. Submit proposals by January 11th! Click the link in bio to learn more 🔗
We’re looking forward to this month’s Network Event. MythBusting: The Science of Reading Edition, held in collaboration with the Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity @mdliteracyequity.bsky.social
We’ll explore common misconceptions about the Science of Reading.
Wednesday, December 3rd
On December 3rd at 12:00 PM, head to Tawes Hall at UMD to hear from Dr. Ana Taboada Barber at her upcoming talk, Reading Science for Emergent Bilinguals: Evidence from Bilingual Cognition. This event is part of UMD's Human Development Colloquium Series.
Learn more: www.mile.umd.edu/calendar/rea...
Conference banner titled 'la conferencia de los educadores de la educación bilingüe. El sábado 14 de marzo de 2026 en la universidad de Maryland. El tema: Arraigados en la comunidad para empoderar la educación bilingüe.' Includes a geometric tree and colorful border.
Reserva la fecha para la conferencia de los educadores de la educaciĂłn bilingĂĽe.
Conference banner titled 'MILE Dual Language Educator Conference' with theme 'Rooted in Community; Empowering Bilingual Education. Sat, March 14th, University of Maryland’ Includes a geometric tree and colorful border.
Save the date for the 3rd annual MILE Dual Language Educator Conference!