69th MRA Conference: Full Schedule

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1:00pm EST

Unlocking the Power of Morphology for Multilingual Learners FILLING

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Gallery Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

Explore the critical role of morphology in literacy development and its impact on reading and writing. Learn about how multilingual learners’ languages interact to support literacy. Gain resources to foster an inclusive learning environment. Learn strategies to integrate morphology instruction into your classroom. Discover how morphology can transform your reading instruction for ALL students!

Speakers

Angela Massey

Instruction Team Specialist, Institute of Multi-Sensory Education

Ms. Rachel Eggleston

Doctoral Candidate, University of Michigan

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Gallery Overlook C (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

Elementary (K-5) Literacy Coaching Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

Strand(s) Foundational Reading Skills, Foundational Writing Skills, Multilingual and Multidialectal Literacy

1:00pm EST

Good Grammar: Creating Joyful and Affirming Language Lessons That Work for More Students FULL

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Gallery Overlook D (Devos Place - Upper Level)

Grammar is often taught with a focus on error correction, rather than an invitation to craft, joy, and play—and so often the results are less than desired. This session will offer an alternative: practical, novel, joyful, and human solutions for teaching grammar in effective, equitable, enjoyable ways. Participants will walk away with research-based lessons that can be implemented tomorrow.

Speakers

Matthew Johnson

ELA Teacher, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Gallery Overlook D (Devos Place - Upper Level)

Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

Strand(s) Culturally Responsive Instruction, Language Comprehension, Multilingual and Multidialectal Literacy

1:00pm EST

Growing Teachers in their Support of Multilingual Learners LIMITED

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

River Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

This session integrates the Literacy Essentials with research in English language development to deepen teachers' understanding and application of instruction while supporting multilingual learners and building capacity to interact with families and communities across diverse language and cultural backgrounds.

Speakers

Elizabeth Stolle

Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University's (GVSU) mission is to empower learners and enrich society through teaching, scholarship, equity, and public service. GVSU's vision is to prepare globally-minded citizens.

Dr. Christina M. Ponzio

Assistant Professor, Grand Valley State University

Building from my previous experiences as a secondary ELA/ESL teacher, ESL program coordinator, and literacy coach in Metro Detroit and teacher educator at Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and Wayne State University, I am committed to advancing equity, inclusion and... Read More →

Lindsay Stoetzel

Professor, Grand Valley State University

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
River Overlook A (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

Strand(s) Culturally Responsive Instruction, Language Comprehension, Multilingual and Multidialectal Literacy