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Join us for the inaugural United Voices Multilingual Summit! This event is FREE to attend.

December 3, 2026 – December 4, 2026
8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Bell Tower Plaza - Kern Room 101

1200 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Join educators from across Kern County and the region for the United Voices Multilingual Summit, a two-day professional learning experience focused on strengthening our collective capacity to support multilingual learners.

Grounded in the California English Learner Roadmap, the summit will feature inspiring keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, student voice, and opportunities for collaboration and reflection. Participants will deepen their understanding of the EL Roadmap principles, explore practical strategies, and build connections to strengthen support for multilingual learners across classrooms, schools, and systems.

Who Should Attend

Teachers, school and district leaders, instructional coaches and TOSAs, counselors, multilingual and English learner program staff, higher education professionals, and other educators committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for multilingual learners.

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
Day 1 | December 3
  • Registration, Breakfast & Gathering
    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Welcome & Opening
    8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Opening Keynote
    8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Break
    10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
  • EL Roadmap Principle #1: Assets-Oriented & Needs-Responsive Schools
    10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Lunch & Student Performance
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • EL Roadmap Principle #2: Intellectual Quality of Instruction & Meaningful Access
    12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
  • Break
    1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Breakout Sessions: Principles #1 & #2
    2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
  • Day 1 Closing & Day 2 Preview
    3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Day 2 | December 4
  • Breakfast & Gathering
    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Welcome Back & Day 1 Connection
    8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
  • Day 2 Keynote
    8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Break
    10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
  • EL Roadmap Principle #3: System Conditions for Effectiveness
    10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Lunch & Student Performance
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • EL Roadmap Principle #4: Alignment & Articulation Within and Across Systems
    12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
  • Break
    1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Breakout Sessions: Principles #3 & #4
    2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
  • Summit Closing & Call to Action
    3:15 PM - 3:30 PM