SY26 CPS Dual Language Conference

Dr. Doris Chávez-Linville is a bilingual educator, researcher, and advocate with deep roots in dual-language education and migrant student support. She began her teaching career in Mexico before continuing in Pennsylvania as a Migrant Education instructor, following her B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Mary Washington. Now serving as Senior Director of Linguistic and Culturally Diverse Innovation at Renaissance, Dr. Chávez-Linville leads national efforts to design equitable, culturally responsive assessment tools for multilingual learners. She holds a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania, where her research focused on biliteracy development, equity in educational assessment, and leadership for systemic change. A sought-after speaker and published writer, Dr. Chávez-Linville presents nationally and internationally on topics including biliteracy trajectories, culturally responsive leadership, and advancing educational equity through policy and practice.