NEW! Online Leading for Biliteracy: Strategies and Tools for Success

Schedule

Wed Nov 05 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

ON-LINE - via Zoom | Highland Park, IL

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About this Event

The cost of this event is $475 per person. The Eventbrite fee listed for this event includes fees and taxes. Please contact us at to pay with a PO (purchase order) and avoid paying the additional Eventbrite fees and taxes.


New Session!! Leading for Biliteracy: Strategies and Tools for Program Success

This virtual one-day session is designed for school and district leaders, program coordinators, and leadership teams—especially those guiding or supporting dual language and biliteracy programs in PreK–12 settings. During this session we will:

  • Explore strategies that support effective instructional leadership in biliteracy and dual language programs, using a systems approach and including all key stakeholders including district and school leaders.
  • Discuss, review, and analyze roles and responsibilities for the various district and school leaders
  • Review and create communications protocols and plans to ensure common understandings across key biliteracy and dual language stakeholders (teachers, parents, coaches, and leaders).

In addition, we will review the protocols from The Biliteracy Handbook to support the systems approach (ensuring that all structures work as a system) and to ensure that the dual language program is well-implemented. Protocols from the Handbook include:

  • Develop a shared program vision and pedagogy
  • Create or refine a language and content allocation plan
  • Build biliteracy schedules
  • Evaluate the biliteracy curriculum
  • Create tools to ensure that optimal instruction occurs in every dual language program

Participants will explore how biliteracy structures work together as a cohesive system to support the three pillars of dual language education and align with the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education. The session includes guidance around planning, real-life examples, and time for reflection designed to move your program forward—whether you're launching or refining your biliteracy model.

Target Audience:

  • School and district administrators
  • Dual language program leadership teams (including teacher leaders)
  • Programs including: 80/20 and 50/50 One-Way and Two-Way Dual Language, Late-Exit Transitional Bilingual Education/Developmental or Maintenance Bilingual Programs

Format & Schedule:This is a one-day, live Zoom session.

  • November 5, 2025
  • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Session includes interactive presentations, small group discussions, and hands-on planning


It is best if each participant joins from their own device to fully participate in breakout rooms and interactive elements. If this is not possible, please let us know so that we can prepare appropriately.


Please note: The live sessions will not be recorded


One week before the event, you will receive an email that includes the interactive agenda that will be referenced throughout the live session and the Zoom links for each day. Please reach out to us if you do not receive the welcome email.

Technical Requirements

To ensure a smooth and engaging experience, each participant should have:

  • A laptop or desktop computer (phones and tablets may not support all features)
  • A webcam (video required for participation in whole group and breakout discussions)
  • The latest version of your preferred internet browser
  • The latest version of Zoom
  • An up-to-date computer operating system
  • A stable internet connection
  • A headset with a microphone or earbuds to help reduce background noise

Registration Information:

Space is limited—register early to reserve your spot!

Pay with a Purchase Order or check! To avoid Eventbrite fees and pay by purchase order or check, contact us at: [email protected]

Refund Policy

  • Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event
  • No refunds will be issued once links and materials have been distributed or for participants who do not attend
  • Districts will be billed for all seats reserved, regardless of attendance

For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]

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Where is it happening?

ON-LINE - via Zoom, TBD, Highland Park, United States

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Tickets

USD 508.71

Center for Teaching for Biliteracy

Host or Publisher Center for Teaching for Biliteracy

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