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Description

  • Dates: June 23–25, 2026
  • Institute Type: 3-day online—synchronous
  • Target Audience: This institute is designed for new K-12 DLI educators of all languages and levels, curriculum coaches, and administrators.

Participants will explore the three foundations of DLI instruction: 1) bilingualism/biliteracy; 2) academic achievement in two languages; and 3) intercultural competence PLUS critical consciousness. Participants learn research-based instructional approaches and practice the ten power strategies of effective DLI teachers.

The institute will include “Voices from the Classroom” segments with practicing DLI educators and administrators, culminating with an interactive and personalized showcase of best practices.

Instructors

Stephanie Owen and Amy YoungAmy 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.

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Section Title
Introduction to Dual Language Immersion (3-day synchronous online institute)
Type
Online, instructor led
Days
T, W, Th
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jun 23, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026
Campus
Online (US Central Time)
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • Online (US Central Time)
Delivery Options
Instructor Led Online  
Course Fee(s)

Section Details

June 23–25, 2026
9 am–4 pm (Central Time)
Synchronous 3-day online summer institute

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 Tuesday–Thursday as all activities build on each other.
  • Make sure you can meet the tech requirements for this institute.

Refund Policy:

  • Written cancellation requests received four weeks prior to the institute start date are eligible for a refund minus $50 for processing per participant for each cancelled institute. Please send cancellation/refund request to carla@umn.edu.
  • Cancellations received two weeks prior to the institute start date will be charged $100.
  • No refunds will be granted after the Tuesday two weeks prior to the institute start date.
  • See exact refund dates here: https://carla.umn.edu/institutes/refunds

Contact Information:
For questions regarding course registration, materials, and content, please email carla@umn.edu.
For questions regarding system access, log-in, username, or password, please email help@umn.edu or call 612-301-4357.

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