Name: Barriers to Bridges: Empowering English Learners through Resilience, Relationships, and Relevance
Start: 2026-10-09T10:10:00-0700
End: 2026-10-09T11:00:00-0700

Barriers to Bridges: Empowering English Learners through Resilience, Relationships, and Relevance

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Friday October 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am PDT

Anderson

Limited Capacity seats available

English Learners encounter multiple barriers to learning. English Learners also come to school with many assets and strengths! Learn strategies to build upon these strengths by cultivating student resilience and mindset. Participants will leave the session with resources and strategies to bridge barriers and empower ELs' success through self-advocacy in the classroom, school, and community.

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Jamey Olney

Teacher, Glick Middle School

Jamey Olney teaches 7th and 8th grade English Language Development at Glick Middle School in Modesto, CA, where she serves as the English Language Development site coordinator and advises the H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everywhere) Club. Jamey previously taught grades K-8 and has... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
Anderson 3rd Floor

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