This symposium is designed for educators and service providers who work at the complex and dynamic intersection of multilingual education and special education. It centers the experiences of multilingual learners with special education needs. The symposium focuses on strength-based and culturally & linguistically sustaining practices.

Steep yourself in the rich culture, fascinating artistic traditions, vibrant history, and linguistic variety found in one of the most beautiful places in the Americas. The city of Oaxaca, Mexico and its surroundings will serve as our classroom in this 9-day institute.

In this pre-conference institute participants will examine key components of effective instruction for multilingual learners with special educational needs including:  peer interaction, oral communication, comprehension and bilingualism.