Online -Teaching for Biliteracy in Secondary - Middle and High School

Teaching for Biliteracy in Secondary will provide participants with an interactive overview of the research and best practices in dual language and biliteracy instruction and program development at the secondary level. Participants will engage in activities, reflection, and discussion about creating or enriching a dual language program that supports bilingual and biliteracy development – across the content areas – in the middle school and high school. Topics reviewed will include:

• Defining Dual Language and Biliteracy
• Elements of Dual Language Instruction at the Secondary Level
• Sample Dual Language Instruction in Secondary
• The Bridge between Languages
• Dual Language Student Profiles
• Advocacy

Schedule for the on-line event:

• A few days before the event, we will send you several links to watch pre-recorded webinars (asynchronous sessions) and to join live zoom professional development sessions (synchronous sessions)
• There will be specific webinars to view in anticipation of the live professional development each day.
• Watching and reflecting on the webinars will require 2-3 hours per day.
• Each day, there will be a live zoom professional development session (synchronous sessions) where we will engage in highly interactive presentations, activities, and small group discussions focused on best practices in teaching and programing for biliteracy. These highly engaging afternoon sessions will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CENTRAL TIME. These sessions will not be recorded.

Because these sessions will take place via Zoom, each participant will need to be on their own device, separate from other participants.

Technical Requirements for the on-line event: In order to participate effectively in the on-line professional development, it is important that each participant have:

• Their own laptop or desktop computer - phones and tablets might work but not always with complete interactive capability. Each participant should be on their own device.
• Webcam (computer camera) - facilitates interaction during the synchronous (live) sessions. Because we will be engaging in small group discussions and other interactive activities, participants are required to have their videos on during the live zoom professional development sessions in the afternoon. This is so that we can see each other as we engage in discussion and activities.
• Browser - it is best to use the newest version available of your preferred browser.
• Wired connection (recommended) or robust wireless - particularly needed during synchronous sessions.
• Headset with microphone or earbuds with your computer's built-in mic are recommended, but not necessary. We have found that this helps keep down feedback and background noise from interrupting the institute.

Space is limited, so register soon!

Check our website for additional professional development opportunities:

 https://www.teachingforbiliteracy.com/event-directory/

Paying with a PO or check: To pay with a PO or check, and to save the Eventbrite ticketing fee, please reach out to: [email protected]

Refunds up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be provided once the workshop links and resources have been shared or for participants who have registered for the event but fail to attend. Therefore, the district will be billed for all the seats reserved, whether or not those registered attend the session.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions about this event.

Host or Publisher Center for Teaching for Biliteracy