Strengthening Practices: Best First Instruction for Multilingual Students in Secondary Math - High Desert(Cancelled) (2 Day Event) 01/15/2026 - 02/26/2026 Event Dates: 01/15/2026 | 02/26/2026 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Check-in begins at 8:00 am | Event begins at 8:30 am
This 2-day professional learning series focuses on implementing high-quality first instruction in the secondary math classroom to support multilingual students. Participants will explore strategies for building mathematical understanding while simultaneously developing students' academic language skills. Through collaborative sessions, educators will learn how to design lessons that prioritize clarity, engagement, and accessibility, including scaffolding techniques, culturally responsive practices, and differentiated instruction. By the end of the series, teachers will have a toolkit of strategies to create inclusive, student-centered math classrooms where all learners can thrive.
6-12 math teachers, math and English Learner teachers on assignment, and administrators
Facilitator(s)
Eva Hernandez Melanie Janzen
Partners
Hilda Matias
Location
Desert Mountain Educational Service Center 17800 CA-18 Apple Valley , CA 92307 Map | Driving Directions Maps and directions provided by Google® Maps. Please verify map and driving directions for accuracy prior to attending event.
