3rd Annual Symposium - Hosted By Fairfax County Public Schools Language Services

Calling all champions for language access

Join Mark Byrne and your peers from across the DMV for a moderated discussion on the future of language access in K-12 schools. Please submit a topic for discussion when registering for this free event.

Thursday

March 26th

9AM - 11AM

EST

Gatehouse Center

Falls Church, VA

Complimentary

Coffee & bagels

Reserve your spot Free admission · Limited seating
Symposium agenda

The future of language access in K–12 education

The future of language access in K–12 education
Time Session
9:00 – 9:30 AM

AI & Language Access in Education

How districts are using AI-powered translation and interpretation to support family engagement and English Learners—plus guidance on appropriate classroom and district use.
9:30 – 10:00 AM

AI + Human: What Works (and What Doesn't)

A look at hybrid workflows, vetting AI tools, and when human expertise is essential to ensure accuracy, cultural relevance, and confidentiality.
10:00 – 10:30 AM

Policy, Compliance & Language Rights

Understanding Title VI requirements, federal policy shifts, and how districts can uphold equitable language access amid changing funding and regulations.
10:30 – 11:00 AM

Sustainable Language Access Solutions

Best practices for building inclusive systems—interpreter qualifications, Deaf communication strategies, and collaborative sharing of translated statewide documents.
Fairfax County Public Schools Language Services

Event details & registration

Everything you need to know about attending and how to secure your spot

Parking and directions

Gatehouse Administrative Center

8115 Gatehouse Road

Falls Church, VA 22042

How to get there

1

Follow the Gatehouse parking signs —

These will lead you to the the parking garage just past the main building.

2

The garage has three levels —

Feel free to park in any available space and be sure to remember which level you parked on.

3

Take the elevator to the first floor —

Once you arrive, make your way towards the Gatehouse Café — it's located right near the elevators and there will be plenty of signs directing you there.

Register now

District leaders are encouraged to submit topics for discussion in advance

Have a topic? Email mbyrne@piedmontglobal.com

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