In the News
February 24, 2026
Inside the Multilingual Learner Badge
Ariel Skelley, LA School Report
In 2025, ELSF partnered with Rivet Education to co-create a new badge for the Professional Learning Partner Guide (PLPG) designed to spotlight professional learning providers with demonstrated expertise in supporting multilingual learners (MLLs). This badge identifies providers whose professional learning offerings are intentionally grounded in research-based practices that accelerate language development and strengthen content learning for multilingual students. In this interview, you’ll hear from Dr. Chalon Jones, Instructional Specialist from ELSF, about why the badge was needed, how it was developed, and its potential to impact the professional learning field.
Read the full interview on Rivet's website.
"This badge will allow those [professional learning provider] with demonstrated expertise in MLL-inclusive curriculum-based professional learning to stand out in the field and make it easier for state and local education agencies to use their limited funds for professional learning that helps all learners, including MLLs, thrive." - Dr. Chalon Jones, Instructional Specialist, ELSF