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Bridges Literacy Conference

1 April 2026 – 1 April 2026Kern County, CaliforniaKern County Superintendent of Schools

Unifying Early Education, English Language Arts, English Language Development, and Multilingual educators to advance language and literacy development.

Sessions (20)

ALL ATTENDEESEARLY LEARNINGLITERACYMULTILINGUAL

Keynote Speaker : Meredith Scott Lynn “More Than a Score!” - Moving Students from Self-Doubt to Self-Esteem

Sat, 22 Feb · 4:45 pmALL ATTENDEES
AssessmentEAL/DSTEM
Keynote

Enhancing Multilingual Student's Achievements Through Inclusive Language and Literacy Practices

Sat, 22 Feb · 5:50 pmMULTILINGUAL
LiteracyEAL/DSTEM
Session

Process Learning & Teaching with Notebooks

Sat, 22 Feb · 5:50 pmLITERACY
WritingEAL/DSTEM
Session

Unlocking Dyslexia: Supporting and Empowering Educators

Sat, 22 Feb · 5:50 pmLITERACY
PhonicsLiteracyLeadership
Session

Using ELPAC Chats to Increase Student Engagement

Sat, 22 Feb · 5:50 pmMULTILINGUAL
EdTechLeadershipEarly Childhood
Session

Utilizing Literature to Spark Joy and Curiosity in Math *Spanish Session

Sat, 22 Feb · 5:50 pmEARLY LEARNING
LiteracyMathematics
Session

Elevate Language, Unlock Learning: Building Bridges with Project GLAD® for Language and Literacy Success

Sat, 22 Feb · 5:55 pmMULTILINGUAL
LiteracyExplicit InstructionAssessment
Session

Beginning with the End in Mind: Integrating Writing into Every Reading Lesson

Sat, 22 Feb · 7:05 pmLITERACY
WritingEarly Childhood
Session

Bring the Science of Reading to Light: How to Improve Reading Outcomes in Foundational Grades

Sat, 22 Feb · 7:05 pmLITERACY
Science of ReadingLeadershipEarly Childhood
Session

Cracking the Code: The Science of Reading and Building Early Literacy Success

Sat, 22 Feb · 7:05 pmEARLY LEARNING
PhonicsScience of ReadingLiteracy
Session

Engaging Language Learners with Creative Writing

Sat, 22 Feb · 7:05 pmMULTILINGUAL
LiteracyWritingEAL/D
Session

Igniting Student Voices: Creative Practices for Language, Literacy, and Agency

Sat, 22 Feb · 7:05 pmLITERACY
LiteracySTEM
Session

Sneak More Literacy into Your Content-Area Instruction!

Sat, 22 Feb · 7:05 pmLITERACY
LiteracyWriting
Session

Building Fluency with Reader's Theater

Sat, 22 Feb · 9:10 pmLITERACY
LiteracyEAL/D
Session

Equity in Action: Multitiered Support Systems for Advancing Literacy for All

Sat, 22 Feb · 9:10 pmLITERACY
LiteracyEquitySTEM
Session

Let's Talk About It: Bridging Literacy and Content Areas Through Academic Discourse

Sat, 22 Feb · 9:10 pmMULTILINGUAL
LiteracyWritingEAL/D
Session

Ready, Set... Write! Making Magic & Meaning with Multilingual Learners

Sat, 22 Feb · 9:10 pmMULTILINGUAL
LiteracyEAL/DWellbeing
Session

Screens Off, Books Open!

Sat, 22 Feb · 9:10 pmEARLY LEARNING
LiteracyArts
Session

Wordless Wonders: Boosting Literacy and Language with Wordless Picture Books

Sat, 22 Feb · 9:10 pmMULTILINGUAL
LiteracyEAL/DEquity
Session

Keynote Speaker : "Dr. Nicole Chavez "Building Bridges: Uniting Language & Literacy for Equitable Learning"

Sat, 22 Feb · 10:25 pmALL ATTENDEES
LiteracyEAL/DEquity
Keynote