Name: The Central Valley Multilingual Consortium's Role at Improving Outcomes for Newcomer Students
Start: 2026-10-08T15:10:00-0700
End: 2026-10-08T16:00:00-0700

The Central Valley Multilingual Consortium's Role at Improving Outcomes for Newcomer Students

LIMITED

Thursday October 8, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm PDT

Mondo Conference Room 1st Floor

Limited Capacity seats available

This workshop provides an overview of the Central Valley Multilingual Consortium and its policy agenda tailored to the region’s unique educational landscape. Participants will explore the direct links between the Consortium’s advocacy and improved outcomes for newcomer students. We will discuss actionable ways for teachers, administrators, and community members to stay engaged, and strengthen the regional network. Join us to learn how collective advocacy can dismantle barriers for multilingual learners and ensure our newcomers thrive in Central Valley schools.

Speakers

Manuel Buenrostro

Policy Director, Californians Together

Manuel Buenrostro comes to this work as a native Californian, son of Mexican immigrants, former English learner, and first generation college graduate. He stands on the shoulders of his family and wonderful mentors and teachers, who worked hard to ensure he had access to opportunities... Read More →

Adolfo Lopez

Community Engagement Manager, Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)

Adolfo López is an education advocate and Community Engagement Manager for the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), where he leads the Central Valley Multilingual Consortium. A dedicated public servant and alumnus of UC Merced, he also serves as a Board Trustee for Modesto... Read More →

Thursday October 8, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm PDT
Mondo Conference Room 1st Floor 1715 Canal St. Merced CA 95340

Breakout Session

about Manuel Buenrostro comes to this work as a native Californian, son of Mexican immigrants, former English learner, and first generation college graduate. He stands on the shoulders of his family and wonderful mentors and teachers, who worked hard to ensure he had access to opportunities. Manuel has over fifteen years of experience working in public education, starting as an English learner teacher in Los Angeles. He has since worked at DC Public Schools, at the US Department of Education as an Obama administration appointee, and the California School Boards Association, always focusing on closing opportunity gaps and equity.

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