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Aligned with the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education and the National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards, our courses are intentionally designed to provide research-based strategies and tools for dual language educators. We believe in working alongside teachers to help them develop the knowledge and skills they seek to make their classroom practices more effective, efficient, and equitable. Courses are available in English and Spanish.
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Our consulting services include professional development for dual language teachers as well as dual language leadership coaching for principals, coaches, and central office administrators. Monthly or quarterly follow-up coaching is available for all of our workshops and retreats. Customized options are available.
WORKSHOPS
Tandem Teaching 101
Mode: On-Site or Hybrid
Time Frame: 2 or more days (depending on size of program)
Focus: One-day PD/community building on Tandem Teaching 101 plus one-day (or more depending on program size) site visit/observations focused on key areas of Tandem Teaching - namely, cross-linguistic co-planning with an emphasis on relationship-building and consistent practices for classroom management and family engagement.
- deliverable: summary report with action plan for next steps
- outcome: school personnel increase their knowledge and skills about effective Tandem Teaching and have a plan of action for moving forward
Strategies for Success
Mode: On-Site or Hybrid
Time Frame: 2 or more days (depending on size of program)
Focus: One-day PD on the common roots and soil of effective instruction for multilingual learners plus one-day (or more depending on program size) site visit/observations focused on current practices with the common roots and soil.
- deliverable: summary report with action plan for next steps
- outcome: school personnel increase their knowledge and skills related to the common roots and soil of effective instruction for multilingual learners and have a plan for moving forward.
TESTIMONIALS
"I think the course is a great idea to get a good amount of information out to a large group in a short period of time in an affordable way!
"Thank you. Your passion came across and was infectious."
"As a new classroom teacher this experience has been very helpful!"
Navigating Tensions Between Translanguaging and Separation of Languages
Mode: On-Site or Hybrid
Time Frame: 2 or more days (depending on size of program)
Focus: One-day PD on navigating tensions between translanguaging and separation of languages in dual language programs plus one-day (or more depending on program size) site visit/observations focused on the use of cross-linguistic pedagogies to navigate this tension
- deliverable: summary report with action plan for next steps
- outcome: school personnel increase their knowledge and skills about implementing the cross-linguistic pedagogies and have a plan of action for moving forward
TESTIMONIALS:
“¡Muy informativa! Me aclaró preguntas que ni siquiera sabía que tenía.
Gracias!”
“Excelente presentación. Ha explicado algo bastantemente complejo de una manera sencilla y entendible para padres y maestros.”
“Excelente presentación sobre el translenguaje y las tensiones sobre este.”
“Extremely enlightening. I leave with a better understanding of translanguaging and its purpose. Great!”
“Timely and comprehensive!”
CROSS-LINGUISTIC CURRICULUM MAPPING
Mode: On-Site
Time Frame: 3-5 days
Focus: Using our four-step process for cross-linguistic curriculum mapping as a point of departure, our cross-linguistic curriculum mapping retreats provide guidance for biliteracy mapping, cross-linguistic mapping in other content areas, and comprehensive cross-linguistic mapping of all content areas.
- deliverable: summary report with action plan for next steps
- outcome: school personnel increase their knowledge and skills about using the four-step process for cross-linguistic curriculum mapping, have successfully mapped one or more units, and have a plan of action for moving forward
INDIVIDUALIZED CONSULTATIONS
Mode: Virtual (On-Site option for full-day consultation)
Time Frame: full-day, half-day, or 90-minute options available
Focus: An opportunity for individualized feedback and guidance on an activity of your choice related to Tandem Teaching and cross-linguistic coordination in the context of dual language education.
- deliverable: recorded video of conversation with written summary of key decisions and suggested next steps
- outcome: school personnel receive targeted guidance to support completion or implementation of a specific activity related to Tandem Teaching and cross-linguistic coordination
SPEAKING
Unlock the power of Tandem Teaching with our dynamic speaking engagement services. We are available as keynote speakers or workshop facilitators for your event.
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