Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Western Regional Conference

With nearly 40 sessions and over 150 presenters, this conference will shed light on this theme and other pertinent issues in the field of international and comparative education.

Our own Carine Allaf and Aida Ridanovic are attending, presenting SaLama research, and hosting a panel:

Language Barriers and the Importance of Heritage Language for Newcomer Students

Presenters:

Applied linguistics in the United States | *Carine Allaf, Qatar Foundation International

Challenges and opportunities for language learning in different contexts |Cindy Brantmeier, Washington University in St. Louis

Opportunities and Obstacles for Achieving Language Equity among Adolescents Resettled from the Middle East and North Africa | Wafa Hassan, Global Educational Excellence

Considerations for Working with Refugee Students: Addressing Trauma, Language, and Cultural Barriers in Education | Maria Arabbo, Amala Foundation

Location: The Asilomar Conference Center, designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan, is a National Historical Landmark.

Co-sponsored by QFI