April 30, 2026 — As part of NCTR’s Transforming Educator Preparation Webinar Series, the organization hosted its last webinar for the 2025-2026 academic year in partnership with Ensemble Learning, titled “Unpacking Best Practices for Preparing Teachers for Early Childhood Education and Multilingual Learners.” Please download the presentation derived from the webinar for more information.
Attendees gained valuable insights into enhancing early childhood educator readiness, effectively supporting multilingual learners through targeted instructional approaches, and aligning preparation programs with the evolving realities of classrooms and communities.
Guest Panelists:
- Dr. Adriana Cervantes-González, Program Manager, Residency Programs, Tulare County Office of Education
- Sarah Galloway, Program Manager, AppleTree Early Learning Teacher Residency
- Dr. Elizet Kneisler, Assistant Professor of Practice, The University of Texas at Austin
- Dr. Julie Lara, Managing Director, Multilingual Programs, Ensemble Learning
- Dr. Xóchitl Rocha, Director of Bilingual Education Programs and Policy and Technical Assistance, Texas Education Agency