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

Language and literacy are not separate entities—they are deeply intertwined, shaping how students access content, express ideas, and engage in learning. As educators, we have the power to build bridges that connect these essential skills, ensuring all students—especially multilingual learners—thrive. This closing keynote will inspire and equip educators with high-leverage strategies that integrate English Language Development, literacy instruction, and multilingual supports to close opportunity gaps. Together, we will explore how fostering strong language-literacy connections creates equitable, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environments. Leave feeling energized, affirmed, and ready to take action in your classrooms and beyond.