UPDATED! Online Delving Deeper into the Bridge for Biliteracy Jan. 28, 2025

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.

Back by popular demand and updated with new content! This virtual institute is open to all educators and leaders interested in strengthening their implementation of the Bridge for biliteracy. Whether you’re deep into dual language instruction or just beginning to integrate the Bridge into your practice, this session offers clarity, guidance and tools, and support for ensuring students engage in transfer and contrastive analysis.

Participants will:

• Review the Biliteracy Unit Framework and the three linguistic spaces of biliteracy instruction: Spanish (or a non-English language), English, and the Bridge and its two purposes
• Deepen their understanding of the Bridge as a key component of biliteracy instruction
• Distinguish between the Bridge (as a pedagogical moment focused on transfer and contrastive analysis) and bridging (cross-linguistic connections)
• Explore strategies to implement the Bridge more intentionally and consistently across content areas
• Engage in interactive activities and small group discussions focused on implementation, challenges and solutions
• Leave with resources and tools to support next steps in your schools and programs

Daily Schedule

Live sessions: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time (each day)

Interactive sessions will feature presentations, activities, and small group discussions

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

Participants will receive optional video resources and tools to support implementation, but there is no required pre-work.

• 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]

Host or Publisher Center for Teaching for Biliteracy