Introduction to Dual Language Immersion
June 24–28, 2024
Synchronous* 1-week online summer institute
This institute is designed for future or new educators, instructional coaches and administrators in K-12 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs, including one-way, two-way, indigenous, and developmental bilingual schools. Presenters and guest speakers will explore the three foundations of DLI instruction: 1) bilingualism/biliteracy; 2) academic achievement in two languages; and 3) intercultural competence PLUS critical consciousness (Three Pillars PLUS). Participants will review aspects of well-implemented programs, including the ten power strategies of DLI.
Collaboratively, the group will review instructional practices that integrate language and academic content, including the CAPA sequence (Tedick & Lyster; 2020) and the Bridge/Biliteracy Unit Framework (Beeman & Urow, 2012). The week will include Q & A sessions with practicing DLI educators and administrators, culminating with an interactive personalized “best practices” showcase.
After this institute, participants will be able to:
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Identify the three foundational pillars of Dual Language Immersion;
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Integrate an understanding of bilingual identity development into their own practice;
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Recognize qualities and instructional strategies of a well-implemented DLI program; and
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Use strategies for biliteracy development.
| Program Schedule (9am-4pm) | |
| Day 1 | Background and Overview of Dual Language Immersion Programs
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| Day 2 | Oracy to Literacy at the Unit Level
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| Day 3 | Oracy to Literacy at the Lesson Level
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| Day 4 | Bilingualism and Biliteracy
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| Day 5 | Bringing It All Together
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Instructors
Amy Young is the COMPASS Multilingual Learners Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Dr. Young also teaches workshops and courses related to dual language immersion, creativity, collaborative dialogue, peer interaction, and integrating language and content. Previously she has worked as a Minnesota building principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, District EL Coordinator, and ESL/DLI/Spanish teacher.Stephanie Owen is the Coordinator of the M.Ed. K-6 licensure program with focus on Dual Language Immersion in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Stephanie is an instructor of courses including language-focused instruction, teaching for biliteracy and has presented on these topics at national and international conferences. She taught K-12 Spanish and English for twenty-five years in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Spain, and Nicaragua.
Target Audience
This institute is designed for new K-12 DLI educators of all languages and levels, curriculum coaches, and administrators.
*IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE INSTITUTE:
- This 1-week synchronous online institute will run from 9 am–4 pm (Central Time). The schedule includes many synchronous (real-time) presentations, group/partner work, and activities throughout the day. It also includes some off-screen time for independent work and a break for lunch each day.
- You must be available to participate for the entire day Monday–Friday as all activities build on each other.
- Make sure you can meet the tech requirements for this institute.
Priority Teacher Professional Development Scholarship Program
The Priority Teacher Professional Development Scholarship program is designed to promote equity and access to affordable professional development for world language educators who are currently teaching at a Community College, Minority Serving Institution, or Historically Black College/Universityin the United States and/or are currently teaching a Less Commonly Taught Language in the United States. The program provides funding for selected teachers in these categories to attend a CARLA Summer Institute for no charge.
Learn more and apply on the Priority Teacher Professional Development Scholarship website.
This summer institute gave me the tools and knowledge I need to be an effective DLI teacher. We learned about instructional methods, the "why" of these methods, and how to apply them to our own classrooms. I cannot recommend this institute enough!
