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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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Workshops
Equity-focused PD designed to equip teachers with linguistically‑just strategies.
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Speaking
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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Coaching
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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SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Affordable, one-hour virtual sessions on key topics for staff or parents. Flexible, focused, and easy to book. Click below to explore topics.
What Lillian’s been up to…
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Catalyst Maria Elementary
Lillian hosts her Linguistic Scaffolding Workshop with bilingual teachers at Catalyst Maria Elementary . June 15th, 2026
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BOOK Launch Pilson Community Arts House
Monolingual Bias: Book Launch Event at the Pilsen Community Arts house in Chicago, IL. February 12th, 2026
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NABE conference
Presenting Disrupting "Monolingual Policies: A Strategy Session for District Leaders" at the NABE Conference in Chicago, IL - February 2026
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Nabe Conference
Presenting "Unpacking Linguistic Microaggressions and Cultivating Resilient Bilingual Identities" with Dr. Susana Ibarra Johnson at the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference Chicago IL - February 2026
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Teach for American Fireside Chat
Teach for America Chicago NWI- FIreside Chat, “Finding Our Voice in This Moment: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Lillian Ardell” on February 20th, 2026, Chicago IL
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Talcott School - CPS
Language Matters sponsored a parent resource fair at Lillian's daughter's dual language school, Talcott School in Chicago Public Schools, on March 18th, 2026, Chicago IL
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TFA All Corps PD day
Lillian presented at Teach for America Chicago during their All Corps PD day. Title: Translating Traps for MLLs Chicago, IL April 25th, 2026
