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"Dr. Lillian Ardell’s upcoming book, disrupting the monolingual bias, Expands on her mission to transform educational systems for multilingual learners and empowers educators with equity-focused strategies.”

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    Transformation takes small, brave moments. My talks empower communities through bilingual habit-building. Click below to learn more about the keynote.

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    Sometimes you need a strategic thought partner to remove roadblocks and shift workplace mindsets so your MLs can thrive. Click below to learn more about my coaching services.

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    Affordable, one-hour virtual sessions on key topics for staff or parents. Flexible, focused, and easy to book. Click below to explore topics.

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September 14th

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join Dr. Lillian ardell for her two talks at NABE in chicago

Disrupting Monolingual Policies: A Panel Discussion for District Leaders (definitely attend if you’re a district leader)

Date:2/11 Time: 3:20-4:40PM Room: E253C

Are you a district leader looking to disrupt the Monolingual Bias in ways big and small? Join Dr. Ardell in this riveting panel discussion with long-standing bilingual ed advocates who bravely fought for linguistic justice in their respective states.  Leaders will leave with actionable strategies to advocate for bilingual policies, programs and practices.  

Beyond Avoidance: Unpacking Linguistic Microaggressions and Cultivating Resilient Bilingual Identities with Dr Susana Ibarra Johnson 

Date:2/12 Time: 1:30-2:10PM Room: E353B

We know emergent bilinguals can engage in avoidant tendencies, but what new advances have we made in understanding the true nature of their anxieties around bilingual learning? Join Dr. Ardell in conversation with with Dr. Ibarra Johnson about the role of linguistic shame in building a resilient and empowered bilingual identity. 

this week’s ‘top of mind’

What’s on Lillian’s mind this week? In under 2 minutes, learn the key difference between Translating and Translanguaging—packed with tips worth 10x your time

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