Mariana Castro,
Manager
Professional Development
Mariana Castro coordinates the professional development activities of the WIDA Consortium. In this role, she helps states build capacity through trainings, workshops, the dissemination of information, and the implementation of language standards across their curricula. She also delivers professional development and represents WIDA at state and national conferences. Finally, Mariana serves on the WIDA Research Subcommittee. She holds an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, and a B.A. in Chemistry and Education. She was an educator for sixteen years and is a learner for life. Her interests include educational equity, cognitive science, and issues in curriculum and instruction of English language learners.
Contact Information: mcastro@wisc.edu, 608-263-3976
Note: Past training workshop or course participants are welcome to use WIDA trainers' direct contact information to follow up with them and ask questions related to the material presented or for other special circumstances.
To request professional development services, please use the Request Form, and WIDA will coordinate with all of its staff and consultants to make arrangements. Thank you.
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