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Multilingual Education Conference April 26

February 20, 2025

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MOLINE, IL— Educators and advocates for multilingual education will gather at Western Illinois University's Riverfront Hall in Moline on Saturday, April 26, for the WQPT PBS + WIU-QC Multilingual Education Conference. This one-day event, which will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., will explore diverse topics in the practice and theory of multilingual education.

Sara Mendez, the 2024 Illinois Bilingual Teacher of the Year and Illinois Policy Fellow with Teach Plus IL, will be the keynote speaker at the conference. Attendees will also be able to participate in various breakout sessions, network with peers, and access valuable community resources.

Professional development credits will be available for applicable sessions through ISBE and Gateways, with details provided upon registration.

Registration is $40 per person, covering:


  • Breakfast and lunch

  • Keynote session

  • Access to breakout sessions

  • Professional development credits

  • Community resources


    • Educators and professionals interested in multilingual education are encouraged to attend and gain insights into best practices, research and innovative approaches in the field.

    For more information about becoming a presenter, sharing community resources, and registering to attend, visit rtlconference.org.

    WQPT PBS, a public media service of WIU, presents this event.

    WQPT PBS serves the western Illinois and eastern Iowa region with educational programming and community engagement initiatives, supporting lifelong learning and cultural enrichment.

    Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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