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Creating Conditions for Linguistic Equity
Creating Conditions for Linguistic Equity
How do we create the conditions for linguistic equity in our schools and districts?
Join Dr. Zinnia Un, Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Multilingual Services for Tigard-Tualatin School District, and Dr. Sue, former Superintendent of Tigard-Tualatin and Springfield School Districts, for an engaging pre-conference session designed to equip educational leaders with tools and strategies to support Multilingual Learners of English (MLEs).
Dr. Un’s leadership emphasizes developing frameworks that serve students furthest from justice, driving systemic change through equity audits, participatory action research, and policy alignment. Her focus on cultural humility and humanizing leadership fosters equitable practices rooted in collectivism and cultural competency.
Dr. Sue, as a guest facilitator, brings decades of expertise in setting conditions for holistic educational equity. Her leadership has transformed systems by aligning policies and practices to achieve sustainable, inclusive outcomes for all students and communities.
Together, they will guide participants through actionable strategies, protocols, and case studies to advance linguistic equity and create sustainable systemic change. Participants will leave equipped with tools to empower students, staff, and families while fostering a culture of equity-driven leadership.
Session Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Develop tools for systemic equity assessment:
- Learn to use a system health check to assess and create a logic model for advancing linguistic equity for Multilingual Learners of English.
- Access frameworks and resources:
- Gain protocols, professional development tools, and case law insights to build critical consciousness and support the civil rights of MLEs.
- Understand socio-political contexts:
- Explore the socio-political landscape impacting MLEs and its implications for equity-driven leadership.
- Link leadership to classroom practices:
- Discover how creating systemic equity conditions enhances classroom outcomes for MLEs and upholds the promise of educational equity.
This session will provide leaders with actionable strategies, tools, and inspiration to advance linguistic equity and create a lasting impact in their schools and districts.
