WeTeach_CS Summit 2026

In this session, we will center on tools for multilingual learners, while also focusing on the components of professional development that support CS programs and allow participation of multilingual students. We will also discuss important aspects of community involvement and professional development, providing tools and best practices to support CS programs. We will share about the effect of Cognitive Load Theory on multilingual learners, sharing tools that can alleviate that load. The session will include sample activities to explore cognitive load effects in the classroom, how to use tools in the integration of CS in the curriculum, and facilitating conversations about cognitive load and its effect on learning. Lastly, we will share how technology can help engage multilingual households and how we can support them in their learners’ CS journey.