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EAL Symposium | Nov 21 | Shanghai

Call for Presenters

Theme: Everyone is a Language Teacher - Building Bridges Across Content and Language

Venue: Yew Chung International School of Shanghai, Hongqiao Campus
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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Presentation Proposal Guidelines

We are looking for passionate educators to lead sessions that bridge the gap between language and content. To ensure a cohesive and impactful experience for our participants, please keep the following in mind:

Theme Alignment

All sessions must align with our overarching theme: "Everyone is a Language Teacher: Building Bridges Across Content and Language."

Session Format & Length

60 minutes. We highly recommend a Workshop-style format that balances theory with hands-on, "Monday-morning ready" practice.

Multiple Submissions

You are welcome to submit more than one topic! Please submit a separate form for each presentation proposal.

Regional Flexibility

You may apply to present the same session at one or more locations in our event series.

Note: Approved Peer Presenters attend the symposium free of charge.

Event Flow

Keynote & Interactive Networking

Presentation Sessions
led by you

Table Topics Café

Innovation Lab

Symposium Strands & Inspiration

To guide your proposal, we have divided the symposium into five core strands. Below you will find the key topics, and examples of the types of presentations we are looking for,.

Strand 1

Inclusive Instruction for All Multilingual Learners

Focus on practical, in-class strategies that ensure language learners can access rigorous content.

    • Bridging Content and Language Instruction

    • Literacy in Every Classroom

    • Academic Vocabulary in Context

    • Scaffolding & Differentiation

    • Classroom Discussion & Student Talk

    • A Framework for Teaching Writing Skills in Science

    • From Content Objectives to Language Opportunities

    • What Does “Reading” Look Like in Science, Math, and Humanities?

    • Beyond Sentence Frames: Supporting Independence in Language Learners

    • Designing Rigorous Tasks for Multilingual Learners

    • Talk as a Tool for Learning: Building Classroom Discourse

Strand 2

Assessment & Data-Informed Practices

Focus on how we measure, interpret, and act upon language growth data.

    • Data & Assessment Tools

    • Measuring Language Growth

    • From Data to Instruction

    • Student Goal Setting & Reflection

    • Parent-Student-School Partnerships

    • Using Language Data to Drive Instructional Decisions

    • From Data to Instruction: Making It Actionable

    • Making Language Growth Visible to Students and Families

    • Beyond the Score: Interpreting Language Data Responsibly

    • Creating Student Language Profiles that Inform Teaching

Strand 3

Belonging, Inclusion, Identity, & Multilingual Culture

Focus on the social-emotional, cultural, and identity-affirming aspects of language learning.

    • Belonging & Inclusion

    • Language, Identity, & Student Voice

    • Translanguaging & Home Language Inclusion

    • Participation & Confidence

    • Inclusive Classrooms for Diverse Learners

    • Participation, Voice, and Confidence in Multilingual Learners

    • Empowering Multilingual Learners Through Voice and Choice

    • Translanguaging Is Not Translation

    • The Emotional Side of Language Learning

    • Creating Safe Spaces for Linguistic Risk-Taking

    • Celebrating Multilingualism Beyond International Day

Strand 4

Collaboration & Systems for Supporting Language Growth

Focus on how educators work together, including systems, co-teaching, and school-wide frameworks.

    • Co-Planning, Co-Teaching, & Co-Assessing

    • Sharing Language Development Across all Stakeholders 

    • Schoolwide Language Support Systems

    • Distinguishing Language Development from Learning Needs

    • Supporting Multilingual Learners with Diverse Learning Needs

    • Participation, Voice, and Confidence in Multilingual Learners

    • Empowering Multilingual Learners Through Voice and Choice

    • Translanguaging Is Not Translation

    • The Emotional Side of Language Learning

    • Creating Safe Spaces for Linguistic Risk-Taking

    • Celebrating Multilingualism Beyond International Day

Strand 5

Innovation in Language Learning

Focus on the social-emotional, cultural, and identity-affirming aspects of language learning.

    • AI Tools for Language Differentiation

    • AI for Feedback & Assessment

    • Personalized Learning Through Technology

    • Innovation & Ethics in AI

    • Future Trends in Language Education

    • AI as a Thought Partner: Supporting Language Differentiation

    • Rethinking Feedback: How AI Can Support Language Growth

    • Using AI to Personalize Writing Instruction

    • AI and Multilingual Learners: Opportunities and Risks

    • Practical AI Tools Teachers Are Actually Using

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