NORMAL, Ill., Oct. 7 -- Illinois State University issued details related to the following event:
In this presentation, Dr. Vivian Presiado and Dr. Evelyn Baca will discuss their collaborative research project at the intersections of bilingual and special education.
Centering multilingual learners labeled as dis/abled, the collaborators on this project sought to create a "third space" for preservice teachers to consider the unique identities, histories, and lived experiences of students and families navigating complex and historically marginalizing systems within public schools.
Their findings highlight the importance of intentionally designed pedagogical spaces that allow teachers to reflect on their emerging professional roles and dev...