The Multilingual Knowledge Cafe is a yearlong professional learning series hosted virtually by National Louis University’s Office of Teacher Development. This series supports pre-service educators, veteran teachers, faculty, and other key education stakeholders in building a collaborative community of practice.

We focus on a theme shaped by student and community feedback each year. This year’s theme, Multilingual, Multiliteracy, and Multicultural Knowledge Café, addresses the increasing need for support as more immigrant children and families arrive in Illinois. Many educators will be welcoming newcomer students for the first time.

Our goal is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in their students' lives. Whether it's enhancing teaching strategies for equitable outcomes or building advocacy skills for these students and their families, this series offers valuable resources and practical tools that can be applied immediately in the classroom.

Why Attend?

Earn 1 hour of PD and/or Gateways Professional Development credit per session.

Participate in 8 engaging sessions, one each month from October through May. All sessions are optional.

Build a supportive network of peers and experts who are passionate about multilingual education.

First Session: October 15th, 6-7 pm CST. Our opening session, Welcoming Newcomer Students, will provide resources and strategies to support newcomer students’ educational journeys.

RSVP Form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/78d57f6509b5461abfbfbe6e7028f1be

Full Program Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z8cgFm_Nw8mZtZ6zc7k-gQXr_DWOrKKrD1jt2R8STk4/edit?usp=sharing