How strong is your dual language curriculum? Participants will engage in a three day session to build a dual language unit of study appropriate for the middle or high school course. A backwards design model.guides our alignment of standards, integration of content with language objectives and meaningful activities that build comprehensibility. The course is designed for a team of 2-5 teachers to work collaboratively. The sessions will be half day virtual sessions followed by curriculum assignments for work teams. The end result will be a unit of study appropriate for dual language learners at the secondary level.

Want to strengthen your dual language curriculum? Participants will engage in a three day session to build a dual language unit of study appropriate for the elementary classroom. A backwards design model.guides our alignment of standards, integration of content with language objectives and meaningful activities that build comprehensibility. The course is designed for a team of 2-5 teachers to work collaboratively. The sessions will be half day virtual sessions followed by curriculum assignments for work teams. The end result will be a unit of study appropriate for dual language learners at the elementary level.

In this webinar series, we will explore the role of social justice in dual language programs. We develop and embed social justice topics into curriculum, empowering the use of border pedagogies and harnessing culturally relevant practices in the dual language classroom. Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 4-5pm EST Cost $35

Participants will engage in monthly discussions about empowering teachers in social change. We will explore what social justice and change looks like in the dual language classroom and the role teachers play. Each participant must purchase his/her own book: Palmer, Deborah K, (2018). Teacher Leadership for Social Change. Multilingual Matters; 1st edition ASIN: B07G5FR5JC

Thursdays 4-5pm EST 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/21

Cost: free

Participants will learn about effective practices for parent outreach and engagement in the dual language setting. Research and national models will be shared as well as various local examples. Participants will have an opportunity to plan and problem solve parent outreach and engagement opportunities. Thursdays, October 14, 21, 29, November 4, 4-5pm EST

Cost: $35

Participants will engage in a monthly discussion about the Translanguaging Classroom and how to leverage language for student success. Guiding questions will lead the discussions monthly. Each participant must purchase his/her own book: The Translanguaging Classroom: Leveraging Student Bilingualism for Learning. Thursdays 4-5pm EST 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16

Cost: free

This course covers an overview of dual language research and data, program design models, best practices, and essential components of starting a dual language program.

Want to strengthen your dual language curriculum? Participants will engage in a three day session to build a dual language unit of study appropriate for the elementary classroom.

Want to strengthen your dual language curriculum? Participants will engage in a three day session to build a dual language unit of study appropriate for the elementary classroom.

We develop and embed social justice topics into curriculum, empowering the use of border pedagogies and harnessing culturally relevant practices in the dual language classroom.

Topics covered include sessions on dual language research synthesis, advocacy strategies, improvement planning strategies and action planning.

This course supports participants in developing advocacy resources that will facilitate program education and advocacy with decision makers and the community.

Topics covered include sessions on curriculum design, assessments, continuous improvement planning, and a differentiated professional development plan for dual language staff.

Wonder what data to collect and use in your dual language program? Participants will learn about critical data sources and how to leverage those resources in school improvement planning for dual language. Cost $35

Participants will have an opportunity to virtually visit a elementary dual language school in North Carolina. A brief school tour will highlight various programs and school context. Dual language classrooms will be observed with brief discussion following each classroom visit. Leadership from the school will join our group for a debrief and to answer any questions. Tour options are offered and you can register for one or both visits.

Are you challenged by finding culturally responsive resources in Spanish? While many schools have culturally responsive resources available in English, finding similar materials in Spanish can be a challenge. Participants will learn about conducting an inventory of resources and accessing resources in Spanish that support culturally responsive instruction. Cost $35

Human Resources is an ongoing challenge for new and experienced programs. Participants will learn about effective strategies for recruitment, hiring and retention in the dual language setting. Sample interview protocol and induction plans will be shared. Participants will have an opportunity to develop a human resources plan as part of the series. Cost $35

Participants will learn about effective practices for parent outreach and engagement in the dual language setting. Research and national models will be shared as well as various local examples. Participants will have an opportunity to plan and problem solve parent outreach and engagement opportunities. Cost $35

Participants will have an opportunity to virtually visit a elementary dual language school in North Carolina. A brief school tour will highlight various programs and school context. Dual language classrooms will be observed with brief discussion following each classroom visit. Leadership from the school will join our group for a debrief and to answer any questions. Tour options are offered and you can register for one or both visits.