ECIS SIG Webinar-Research-Informed Schools: The Power of Language Inclusion: 27 January

When students’ languages and cultures are recognized as assets, they connect more deeply: to learning, to each other, and to the school community. This webinar explores the power of language inclusion as a pathway to belonging and engagement in international classrooms. Participants will learn how translanguaging and language-inclusive practices can benefit all students, not only those learning English. Together, we’ll look at practical ways to draw on students’ cultural and linguistic identities to strengthen relationships, support learning, and celebrate the rich diversity that makes our schools thrive.

Patrice Thompson, M.B.A., M.Ed. is an international educator, published author, and co-founder of Conex-Us Consulting, an educational consultancy that helps schools build multilingual and culturally inclusive classrooms. She brings together expertise in pedagogy, cultural and linguistic inclusion, and educational leadership to inspire meaningful change in schools. Patrice speaks six languages and has taught across continents, bringing both expertise and empathy to her work with international schools worldwide.