Supporting Dual-Language Literacy in Art Education Practices
Includes a Live Web Event on 05/07/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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Supporting Dual-Language Literacy in Art Education Practices
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 7–8pm ET
FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembers
Join us for an insightful webinar on supporting dual-language literacy in art education practices. Gain innovative tools and strategies for effectively teaching visual arts while integrating literacy activities that support dual-language learners through artmaking. Explore culturally responsive teaching, emphasizing the integration of dual-language literacy into art education. Learn how to design creative and inclusive programs that foster language development, providing practical strategies for creating enriching learning environments that honor all students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
This webinar is ideal for art educators, administrators, and curriculum developers committed to promoting equity in education and enhancing the learning experience for all students. Whether you want to start a dual-language program or refine your current practices, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies.
Paula Liz
NAEA Youth and Preservice Program Manager; Art Educator
Paula Liz was born in Puerto Rico and attended the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has teaching experience at public, independent, and charter schools in New York; Texas; Washington, DC; and Maryland. She is also bilingual, has taught elementary art at a two-way immersion school, and she was also named Maryland Art Educator of the Year in 2022. She recently authored Be a Creative Changemaker.
Rachel Biritz
K–12 Multilingual Learner Program Coordinator, Legacy Early College, Greenville, SC
Rachel L. Biritz is the K–12 Multilingual Learner (ML) Program Coordinator (PC) at Legacy Early College, a 4K–12 public charter school, in Greenville, SC. With a population of over 500 MLs, Rachel coaches a team of seven ML teachers, as well as general education teachers, across three buildings, while also teaching newcomers. In her time as an MLPC and ML teacher, she has watched tremendous growth that is reflected in state report card data. As a PhD student at Clemson University, her research relates to how students who are not White nor Black are “othered” in education policy.
Upon completion of this NAEA webinar, you may earn 1 hour of professional development credit as designated by NAEA. Once the webinar is completed, you may view/print a Certification of Participation under the "Contents" tab. You may also print a transcript of all webinars attended under the "Dashboard" link in the right sidebar section of the page.
Clock hours provided upon completion of any NAEA professional learning program are granted for participation in an organized professional learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction, and can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify acceptance by professional governing authorities in their area.
