How can you bravely advocate for your ELLs when your inner voice says, "don't rock the boat?” Let’s chat.
Partner with Language Matters:
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Workshops
Equity-focused PD designed to equip teachers with linguistically‑just strategies. (Now also offering Parent Workshops!)
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Speaking
Transformations don't occur overnight— they require small, brave moments in front of influential educational stakeholders. That’s why my talks focus on empowering communities through bilingual habit-building. Learn more about the keynote by clicking below.
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Coaching
An array of coaching options to help you address your most urgent challenges in Bilingual Ed. including budget restraints and curricular decisions. Let our experience in removing roadblocks transform your school. Discover the difference by clicking below.
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SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
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She's a vibe…
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"Lillian is a slap and a hug. She disarms you with facts and supports you with knowledge."New List Item
Bayan Brito-Shaku, Assistant Principal at ACERO Charter School, Chicago IL
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“LILLIAN INSPIRES EVERYONE TO EMBRACE THEIR OWN BILINGUALISM AND OWN THEIR BILINGUAL STORY,.. HER RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES NOT ONLY WORK, BUT THEY CAN BE IMPLEMENTED IMMEDIATELY IN YOUR CLASSROOM AT ALL LEVELS FOR ALL TEACHER LEVELS.”
Myraim, Bilingual Instructional Coach
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“THE CONTENT WAS MEANINGFUL AND RELEVANT TO MY WORK AND GAVE ME A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE …AND I FEEL SO CONFIDENT TO BRING THAT BACK TO MY TEACHERS. I CAN’T EVEN BEGIN TO TELL YOU THE EXCITEMENT AND THE MOMENTUM YOU WILL FEEL GOING BACK TO YOUR DISTRICT.”
Jennifer, Director of TESOL Support, Newark Board of Education
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“EN CADA UNA DE LAS SESIONES QUE HE TENIDO CON ELLA HE PODIDO CREAR UNA COLECCIÓN DE ESTRATEGIAS Y HERRAMIENTAS DE ENSEÑANZA QUE HE PODIDO APLICAR DIRECTAMENTE AL DÍA SIGUIENTE.”
Sandra, Early Literacy Coach, Oakland ISD
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“I THINK THAT LILLIAN IS WHAT EVERY TEACHER, EVERY SCHOOL, AND EVERY DISTRICT NEEDS AND THEY DON’T KNOW THAT THEY NEED IT – SHE’S THE MISSING PIECE.” SHIRLEY, 3RD GRADE DUAL LANGUAGE TEACHER FOR CPS
Shirley, 3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher, CPS
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“LILLIAN TRULY UNDERSTANDS THE NEEDS OF EMERGING MULTILINGUALS, I REALLY FEEL LIKE I’LL NEVER LOOK AT LANGUAGE THE SAME WAY, BECAUSE LANGUAGE MATTERS.”
Diana, Dean of Multilingual Learners, Dual Language Charter Schools of Brooklyn, New York
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“LILLIAN IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND SCHOLAR AND CONSULTANT. SHE BRINGS A DEEP AND CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF BILINGUAL CLASSROOMS ALONGSIDE A CUTTING EDGE ACADEMIC BACKGROUND. SHE KNOWS KIDS, TEACHERS, AND INSTRUCTION.”
Laura Ascenzi-Moreno, Professor of Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education at Brooklyn College & Bilingual Program Coordinator
