First 5 California welcomes higher education early childhood education and child development faculty to participate in our fall 2025 Faculty Community of Practice (CoP). This second CoP series will explore Supporting All Multilingual Learners (MLLs) and feature presentations from experts in the field of MLL. This learning opportunity was developed in response to faculty interest in supporting the diverse early learning and care workforce they teach and mentor as well as the children and families those students will serve. This offering is funded through the Building Equitable Early Learning and Care Systems (BEELS) project.
BEELS Faculty CoP Series: Supporting All Multilingual Learners (MLLs)
Fridays 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Supporting MLL Adult Students – September 19, 2025
Presenters: Carola Oliva-Olson, Ph.D. & Ana Garcia-Nevarez, Ph.D.
Research and Practice Supporting MLL Children and Families – October 17, 2025
Presenters: Gladys Aponte, Ph.D. & Faith Polk, Ph.D.
MLL Resources and Supports – November 21, 2025
Presenters: Lisbeth Woodington, M.A. & Julie Law, Ph.D.
We encourage attendance of the full series, as they will build on one another, although it is not a requirement. If you have any questions, please email Julie Law, at [email protected]. Please forward this invitation to other faculty you think will benefit. The more representation we have, the more beneficial the sessions will be.