MLIE Meetups: Collaboration for Multilingualism “by Design”: 22 April
MLIE Meetups: Collaboration for Multilingualism “by Design”: 22 April
15:00 (London time)
Facilitator: Mariana Curti (MLIE Committee Member)
How do we move from “supporting” multilingual learners to intentionally designing for their success? Join experienced educators to discuss how to move beyond basic support and start intentionally designing for multilingual learner growth and success. This webinar explores how teachers are using Universal Design for Learning (UDL), co-teaching models, and intentional collaboration to ensure students have access to high-level curriculum from day one. You will walk away with practical collaborative approaches and strategies to ensure every student thrives in a linguistically diverse classroom.
Mariana is the Director of Teaching and Learning at The KAUST School in Saudi Arabia. Originally from Argentina, she is a language acquisition specialist with extensive leadership experience across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. As a longtime member of the global IB community and the ECIS MLIE Committee, she has shaped international curriculum, professional development, and content for major educational publishers. At KAUST, Mariana focuses on elevating multilingualism and host country culture. She leads strategic initiatives centered on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), transferable skills, and data-driven instruction to foster personalized learning and student self-efficacy.