A Community Learning Day for Educators: Multilingualism, Multiliteracies, Developing Language, Vocabulary, and Knowledge Building through Children’s Literature and Identity

Join Us for a Free Community Learning Day at Teachers College!

Are you ready to explore the power of Multilingualism in our classrooms? We are delighted to invite you to join us for a day of inspiration and collaboration!

Hosted by Advancing Literacy and the Office of Community Affairs at Teachers College, Columbia University, this event is a dedicated space for us to explore the richness of our multilingual communities. We will dive deep into building vocabulary and knowledge through children’s literature and identity.

Event Highlights ✨ Multilingualism & multiliteracies ✨ Developing language & vocabulary ✨ Knowledge building through children’s literature & identity

• Date: June 1, 2026

• Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

• Location: Teachers College, Columbia University

• Cost: Free and open to all

Don’t wait—space is limited!

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Meet Our Featured Presenters

We are honored to welcome a panel of experts to guide our conversation:

• Dr. Cecilia Espinosa: Professor and Chair of the Department of Early Childhood/Childhood at the School of Education at Lehman College/CUNY.

• Alexandra Roman: Director of Multilingual Learners and Spanish Literacy at Teachers College Advancing Literacy.

• Amanda Hartman: Deputy Director of Primary Literacy at Teachers College Advancing Literacy.

Join the Conversation

Whether you are a school leader, literacy coach, teacher, librarian, or ENL/ESL specialist, your voice is vital as we explore what it truly means to support and celebrate a multilingual community.

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for professors, school leaders, literacy coaches, teachers, college students, librarians, and ENL/ESL specialists. If you are a coordinator looking to better support a multilingual community, this session is for you!

Accessibility

Teachers College is committed to providing an inclusive experience. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact OASID at oasid@tc.edu or call 212-678-3689 as early as possible.