Smita Weakland
Smita Weakland is the Supervisor of English Language Development for the School District of the City of York. Her leadership focuses on removing systemic barriers and designing equitable, sustainable structures that support language development, instructional growth, and meaningful partnerships with culturally and linguistically diverse families. She is committed to creating welcoming, responsive systems that ensure students thrive academically and socially while positioning families as essential partners in their children's education.
Session: Building Strong Partnerships with Families of English Language Learners
Wednesday Morning 2026
Building Strong Partnerships with Families of English Language Learners
Explore practical strategies for establishing and fostering meaningful partnerships with families of English Learners (ELs) through a dedicated welcome center. This session will delve into the experiences of the School District of the City of York, highlighting their successful implementation of a family welcome center to support LEP families during their integration into the community.