Presentation Strand
Dual Language/Dual ImmersionPresentation Delivery Language
EnglishDescription
Want to start an elementary dual language immersion (DLI) program? Come learn a step-by-step process, based on the “Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education, 3rd Edition,” to plan and implement a successful and sustainable DLI program over one year. The topics that will be explored include forming a collaborative, shared leadership DLI transformation team; determining the DLI program type, program model, and implementation model; recruiting/interviewing DLI teachers; retaining/recruiting students, identifying curriculum and assessments in English and the partner language; developing a DLI student academic/language development reflection system; and a DLI program reflection system for continuous program improvement.