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Secondary Dual Language Immersion

The focus of this initiative is on developing a repository of content-and-language integrated teaching materials; conducting design-based research on these materials; and offering professional development for dual language immersion educators on the use of these materials.

Initiative Overview

This initiative seeks to help dual language immersion (DLI) teachers implement content-and-language integrated curriculum and instruction in the classroom. The initiative will include the creation of three Spanish curricular units for use in secondary DLI classrooms; design-based research on the creation and use of these materials; and professional development through workshops and a CARLA summer institute that focuses on secondary immersion continuation programs.

Upcoming Related Events

This institute is designed for educators new-to-DLI, instructional coaches and administrators in K-12 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs, including one-way, two-way, indigenous, and developmental bilingual schools.