Introduction to Dual Language Immersion
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Length:
1-Week
Format:
Online–Synchronous
Instructors:
Stephanie Owen and Amy Young
Stephanie Owen and Amy Young
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 (3 Pillars PLUS). Participants learn research-based instructional approaches which include the CAPA sequence (Tedick & Lyster, 2020) bridging and the Bridge (Beeman & Urow, 2012). Participants collaboratively create and practice ten power strategies of effective DLI teachers.
Individual work-on-your-own “choice” blocks provide participants some schedule flexibility. The week will include “Voices from the Classroom” segments with practicing DLI educators and administrators, culminating with an interactive and personalized “showcase” of best practices.
Target Audience:
This institute is designed for new K-12 DLI educators of all languages and levels, curriculum coaches, and administrators.
Program Schedule
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Central Time)
Day 1
Background and Overview of Dual Language Immersion Programs
- Bilingual Identities and Emerging Bilingual Learners
- The Three Pillars of DLI PLUS Critical Consciousness
- Program Models and Goals
- Research and Well-Implemented Programs
Day 2
Oracy to Literacy at the Unit Level
- What is a Multilingual Mindset?
- The Common Underlying Proficiency
- Cross Language Connections
- Planning for Biliteracy
- Concept Attainment and Total Physical Response
Day 3
Oracy to Literacy at the Lesson Level
- Planning for Content - Culture - Language Integration
- The CAPA Sequence
- GLAD Strategies and Framework
- Integrated Language Objectives
Day 4
Bilingualism and Biliteracy
- Leveraging One Language to Learn Another
- Step by Step Bridge
- Distinguishing The Bridge from Bridging
- Así Se Dice, Dual Diario, Dictado
Day 5
Bringing It All Together
- The Science of Reading and DLI
- Translanguaging
- Feedback, Prompts and Recasts
- Celebrations with Call and Response
- Showcase Presentations & Closure
Instructors
Amy Young is the Director of ESL and Bilingual Education for Minneapolis Public Schools. 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.
The Introduction to Dual Language Immersion (DLI) class was jam-packed with practical and research-based frameworks and strategies that will assist aspiring, new and experienced DLI teachers.–Janelle R. Johnson, 2024 institute participant
*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.