Secondary Dual Language Immersion: Achieving the Promise of Continuation Programs

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Length:
1-Week
Format:
Online–Synchronous
Instructors:
Sarah Hutton and Cory Mathieu
Registration Information
Sarah Hutton and Cory Mathieu
Sarah Hutton & Cory Mathieu

As dual language immersion (DLI) programs transition into secondary schools, teachers and administrators are often faced with unique challenges that are less frequently addressed in general DLI literature, research, and professional development programs. During this five-day institute specifically designed for the secondary (middle and high school) dual language immersion context, participants will explore the what, how, and why of secondary continuation programs. In particular, the group will consider program structure, curriculum and assessment perspectives, and instructional practices that are necessary to ensure that DLI students continue toward high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy. Throughout this institute, participants will engage in constructive conversation, connect research to personal experiences, and apply new ideas directly to their teaching context.

Target Audience:

This institute is designed for dual language immersion teachers, program coordinators, and administrators at the secondary (middle school and high school) level. The institute is not intended for elementary or postsecondary instructors.

Program Schedule

9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Central Time)

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Monday

Secondary DLI Programs

  • Considering Goals of Secondary Continuation Programs
  • Exploring Program Structures and Logistics with an Emphasis on Equity

Tuesday

Curriculum: Content and Language

  • Foundations of Secondary DLI Curriculum
  • Content and Language Integration
  • Collaborating Across the Curriculum

Wednesday

Partner Language Proficiency

  • Targeting Language Features with the CAPA Model
  • Redesigning Materials for Content and Language Integration

Thursday

Assessment

  • Assessing for Content and Language in the Classroom
  • Performance Assessment and Rubric Creation

Friday

  • Advocating for Successful Programs
  • Teacher Evaluation
  • Program-Level Assessment
  • Sharing of Final Products
  • Reflection and Looking Ahead

Instructors

Sarah Hutton and Cory Mathieu

Cory Mathieu (Institute Leader and Co-instructor) is an Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education at Western Washington University. She received her Ph.D. from the Second Language Education Program at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on the development and use of DLI-specific materials; critical language awareness in teacher education; and policies and practices of bilingual education. As a former high school Spanish teacher, Cory personally understands the constraints and possibilities of secondary language education.

Sarah Hutton (Co-instructor) is the Instructional Coach at Richfield Dual Language School, an elementary DLI school in Richfield, Minnesota. Before transitioning to elementary, she worked in secondary dual language immersion programs for ten years, most recently as a program coordinator and coach, and formerly as a Spanish Language Arts teacher. She obtained her Masters in Education as well as a certificate in Dual Language Immersion Education from the University of Minnesota. Sarah is particularly passionate about increasing access for students to learn in their heritage language.

This has been one of the best PD experiences I have ever had! There was a great mix of theory and practice to boost my teaching capacity for the year to come. Sarah and Cory were phenomenal. They modeled the teaching strategies and pedagogies they advocate for, and it is truly effective.—Jenna Walhout, 2024 institute participant

*IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE INSTITUTE:

  • This 1-week synchronous online institute will run from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (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.