Description

• Institute Type: 1-week online–synchronous
• Target Audience: Designed for dual language and immersion teachers, program coordinators, and administrators at the secondary (middle school and high school) level. Not intended for elementary or postsecondary instructors.

As dual language and 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 and 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.

Instructors

Cory Mathieu (Institute Leader and Co-instructor) is an Assistant Professor in the Professional Program in Education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. 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 Multilingual Learner Lead at Emerson Dual Language School in Minneapolis Public Schools. She worked in secondary dual language programs for ten years, most recently as a program coordinator and instructional 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.

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