View Event: Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series

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Event Description

This six-session series supports bilingual facilitators in strengthening their professional practice in K–12 settings. Participants build skills in structured interpreted meetings, ethical decision-making, and effective communication. Through practical tools and real-world scenarios, the series emphasizes accuracy, neutrality, and collaboration to support meaningful family engagement and student success.

The two-companion Spanish sessions are offered to extend learning through applying key terminology in Spanish. These sessions focus on facilitating IEP meetings and working with specialists, allowing participants to practice the language and structures needed to support accurate, clear, and professional communication in real-time settings.

Presented by Outreach Communications (link to their website)

Patricia Martinez

Patricia is an active bilingual facilitator, consulting with various school districts, with 18 years of experience supporting multilingual students and families. After immigrating from Peru in 2002 with her daughter, she quickly came to understand the challenges of navigating schools in a new language and culture. Her lived experience informs her compassionate, culturally responsive approach to interpretation and training. As co-founder of Outreach Communications, Patricia helps bridge communication gaps between families and schools by emphasizing trust, relationships, and ethical practices that reflect the real-life experiences of those they serve.

Dr. Heather Huzefka

Heather brings 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, and district leader. Having moved frequently throughout her education experience, she understands the importance of connection and communication in schools. Her leadership in human resources and school administration has focused on building inclusive communities and expanding access for bilingual students and families. As co-founder of Outreach Communications, Heather brings both professional expertise and personal insight to training that empowers bilingual facilitators and strengthens school-family partnerships.

Location

Curricular Group

Interdisciplinary

Fee

Free

Contact Information

Dan Kimbrow
dkimbrow@clackesd.org

Session Information

Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series (1 of 6)

Start: Tuesday September 22nd, 2026 at 03:30 PM
End: Tuesday September 22nd, 2026 at 05:00 PM
PDUs: 1.50
Instructor: Patricia Martinez & Heather Huzefka
Different Location: Virtual

Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series (2 of 6)

Start: Tuesday September 29th, 2026 at 03:30 PM
End: Tuesday September 29th, 2026 at 05:00 PM
PDUs: 1.50
Instructor: Patricia Martinez & Heather Huzefka
Different Location: Virtual

Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series (3 of 6)

Start: Tuesday October 6th, 2026 at 03:30 PM
End: Tuesday October 6th, 2026 at 05:00 PM
PDUs: 1.50
Instructor: Patricia Martinez & Heather Huzefka
Different Location: Virtual

(in Spanish) Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series - Companion Session 1 of 2

Start: Thursday October 8th, 2026 at 03:30 PM
End: Thursday October 8th, 2026 at 04:30 PM
PDUs: 1.00
Instructor: Patricia Martinez & Heather Huzefka
Different Location: Virtual

Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series (4 of 6)

Start: Tuesday October 13th, 2026 at 03:30 PM
End: Tuesday October 13th, 2026 at 05:00 PM
PDUs: 1.50
Instructor: Patricia Martinez & Heather Huzefka
Different Location: Virtual

Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series (5 of 6)

Start: Tuesday October 20th, 2026 at 03:30 PM
End: Tuesday October 20th, 2026 at 05:00 PM
PDUs: 1.50
Instructor: Patricia Martinez & Heather Huzefka
Different Location: Virtual

Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series (6 of 6)

Start: Tuesday October 27th, 2026 at 03:30 PM
End: Tuesday October 27th, 2026 at 05:00 PM
PDUs: 1.50
Instructor: Patricia Martinez & Heather Huzefka
Different Location: Virtual

(in Spanish) Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series - Companion Session 2 of 2

Start: Thursday October 29th, 2026 at 03:30 PM
End: Thursday October 29th, 2026 at 04:30 PM
PDUs: 1.00
Instructor: Patricia Martinez & Heather Huzefka
Different Location: Virtual

Bilingual Facilitators in Education Series