Linda Egnatz
Global Seal of Biliteracy
USA
Linda Egnatz, Executive Director of the Global Seal of Biliteracy, is a leading advocate for multilingual learning. She has led international language certification in 65+ countries and served as 2023-24 president of JNCL-NCLIS. An award-winning educator, Linda is recognized for her leadership, global presentations, and dedication to advancing language education.
Presentation 1: Global Seal of Biliteracy: Certifying Skills for Careers, Citizenship, and Global Success
25/07/2025 18:00 UTC
Discover how the free Global Seal of Biliteracy empowers learners worldwide with digitally-shareable and verifiable language certification. Articulate essential soft skills—like intercultural communication, adaptability, and collaboration—critical for the future workforce, as by-products of second language acquisition. Learn how multilingual credentials boost employability, support global citizenship, and open doors to higher education and international careers through real-world success stories and practical guidance.
Key takeaways:
Participants will be able to connect highly prized soft skills with data and research on second language acquisition.
Participants will understand the student engagement and motivational value of providing recognition and language certification.
Participants will learn how the Global Seal of Biliteracy serves to provide language learners with documented and portable certification of their bilingual skills.
Presentation 2: A1 to C2: Teaching Tactics to Boost Language Proficiency with CEFR Descriptors
26/07/2025 22:00 UTC
Take your language teaching to the next level and become a language coach. This session will unpack practical examples of CEFR level descriptors from A1 to C2 and provide actionable instructional strategies tailored to each stage, empowering you to help learners confidently progress to the next proficiency level. Discover fresh approaches and real-world techniques you can use in your classroom right away.
Key takeaways:
Participants will gain a better understanding of each CEFR proficiency level
Participants will be equipped with practical teaching strategies to improve student language proficiency
Participants will learn how to set student outcome goals to support individual learners within the class group setting
🟦 Panel 1: From Access to Impact — Rethinking Equity and Inclusion in Global Education
25/07/2025 16:00 UTC
In today’s learning ecosystems, mere access is not enough. This panel explores how we can ensure deep engagement and success for every learner—particularly those from marginalized, underserved, or neurodiverse backgrounds. Together, we’ll examine how technology, community, and pedagogy can come together to deliver meaningful learning outcomes for all.
Topics to explore:
Building inclusive digital ecosystems
Supporting neurodiverse and multilingual learners
Global-local approaches to equity
Teacher leadership in inclusive education
Moderator: Judy-Ann Denton-Green