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Thursday July 30, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
This session explores how MTSS and the pre referral process should function for multilingual learners. Participants will examine culturally and linguistically responsive practices, the integration of English Language Development across all MTSS tiers, and structured tools to guide decision making. Attendees will leave with practical tools and reflective questions to support whole child data review, instructional access, and the differentiation of language difference from disability prior to special education referral.
Speakers
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Kad El-Atwani

Multilingual Program Supervisor-OSPI, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kadriye El-Atwani (a.k.a Dr. Kad) is a Multilingual Education Program Supervisor at the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), currently residing in Eastern Washington. Before joining OSPI, Dr. Kad served as a Multilingual Education Specialist at the New... Read More →
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Virginia Morales

Assistant Director of Multilingual Education, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Virginia Morales is the Assistant Director of Multilingual Education with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. She has over 20 years’ experience in the field of Multilingual Education. Most recently, Virginia was a Professional Learning Specialist at WIDA. In addition... Read More →
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Katie Sperling

Multilingual Education Program Supervisor, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Katie Sperling is a Multilingual Education Program Supervisor with more than 20 years of experience teaching and leading K–12 language development programs across Washington State. In her current role at OSPI, Katie provides statewide leadership and technical assistance to support... Read More →
Thursday July 30, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
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