Partnering with districts and organizations nationwide
SOLUTIONS
Professional development solutions to achieve language & content goals for multilingual learners
District Membership
Year-round courses and community for educators
Premium Training Services
Led by Dana Gastich French & trusted specialists
ESL+ Curriculum Guide
A framework to unify ML instructional strategies
"The programming, especially online, is incredibly engaging and participants leave with many takeaways and lessons to bring back to their schools."
A. Alcox
PD Coordinator, Merrimack College
On-demand courses aligned to WIDA and current research
Live monthly webinars with ML experts
A national educator community for real-time collaboration
Leadership tools for districtwide alignment
QUICK TO START. EASY TO SCALE.
Easy Implementation for District-Wide ML Professional Development
Launch your membership in minutes and start supporting educators right away with a streamlined setup that fits into your existing workflow.
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Select a district membership tier
Enroll your
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Receive access to courses, live events, and community
EDUCATOR TESTIMONIALS
What Educators Say About UpRiver’s Multilingual Learner Professional Development
Hear how teachers and leaders are improving multilingual learner instruction through practical, high-impact support.
"UpRiver Education has done phenomenal work to advance equity, accessibility and inclusion through their work with schools and districts. Their thought leadership has advanced my teaching strategies and caused me to be more intentional and impactful with my multilingual students."
Melanie B.
"Dana's teaching style is engaging and fun! I especially appreciate the many helpful resources given to us as well. She is a skilled and knowledgeable presenter!"
Kathy M.
"Dana Gastich French and her team bring deep experience and specialized knowledge in the field of ESL. They are responsive to work with and have always demonstrated a commitment to quality work. Dana understands the policies and regulations, bringing her direct experience in the field to her firm."
Jennifer R.
“As a brand-new ESL teacher, it was incredibly helpful to have Dana share her wealth of knowledge and have the support of other ESL educators. I gained clarity around my new role which increased my confidence."
Rebecca D.
"UpRiver Education has always provided quality work...the content has always proved to be extremely meaningful whether the educators are taken through case study scenarios or having small and/or large group discussions based on the presentation material. On another note, UpRiver Education’s presentation slides always look professional and visually appealing."
Amanda A.
“The content was fantastic. I got so much out of it, even as a ‘veteran’ EL Teacher.”
Lee G.
FREE DOWNLOAD: ML SUPPORT CAMPUS DIAGNOSTIC
Are your ML supports consistent across classrooms?
Get a clear snapshot of how multilingual learner supports are implemented across classrooms using this quick, research-aligned campus diagnostic. Use it during walkthroughs or team planning to identify strengths, gaps, and next steps for instructional support.
