Pre-Conference Institutes
Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Wednesday, Nov 12
La Cosecha Pre-Conference Institutes respond to specific topics and needs of dual language education classrooms and programs. These intensive institutes permit time for professional engagement and exploration of a particular topic/need. These institutes will take place in-person ONLY, and due to the level of interaction in each institute, space is limited.
Pre-conference institute fees are IN ADDITION to the regular La Cosecha conference registration. If you are registered and want to add to your registration email accounting@dlenm.org.
You can also register for a Pre-Conference Institute as a stand-alone event. Click below to register now!
Tuesday, November 11
Tuesday, November 11 - Wednesday, November 12
Dual Language Education Foundations for State, District, and School Leadership
With a commitment to strengthening and expanding preK-12 dual language programming, new and seasoned leaders look to expand their foundational knowledge and learn promising practices. In collaboration with its national partners, DLeNM will offer a one-day institute that will include foundational learning in the areas of policy, research, and effective program design and implementation practices. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the specifics of elementary, middle, and high school program models and network with colleagues, including those who have been successful in program implementation.
DLeNM Staff
National Association for English Language Program Administrators (NAELPA)
Key Strategies for Biliteracy –
Project GLAD® Institute
Are you GLAD trained or new to GLAD? This pre-conference institute integrates a biliteracy focus with innovative Project GLAD®strategies to leverage students’ bilingualism and build academic content and language proficiency in English and Spanish. Experience GLAD®strategies through a dual language lens and plan for implementation in your school setting. You’ll leave equipped with practical strategies to elevate your biliteracy teaching practices. This workshop will be led by OCDE Project GLAD®experts in bilingualism and biliteracy.
DLeNM GLAD® Biliteracy Team
Wednesday, November 12
Leveraging Students’ Whole Linguistic Repertoires to Enhance their Bilingualism and Biliteracy Development
This session will provide participants working in Spanish-English dual language programs with the opportunity to enhance their pedagogical language knowledge by examining similarities and differences between Spanish and English as they relate to:
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Pragmatics (language use at the discourse level)
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Syntax (sentence structure)
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Morphology and the lexicon (word parts and vocabulary)
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Phonology and orthography (sound-letter correspondences)
At the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1) identify systems and structures of Spanish and English; and 2) use methods for teaching similarities and differences between the two languages that promote students’ metalinguistic awareness. Practical classroom-based instructional strategies and opportunities to put them into practice will be embedded throughout the session.
Igone Arteagoitia
Research Scientist, Center for Applied Linguistics
Bilingual Brilliance: Uniting Teachers
and Admins to Unlock Multilingual Learners’ Potential!
Description:
School and district language educators are continually seeking tools and strategies to enhance and strengthen their programs. In this interactive and engaging session, WIDA and WCEPS will present a sample tool for language program evaluation and offer practical solutions that empower leaders and teachers alike. Together, we will go más allá de las ideas/the big ideas by exploring the strengths and opportunities within our language programs, grounded in the principles of the Marco DALE and WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition. This session will also delve into the critical roles of administrators and teachers in effectively implementing the WIDA frameworks. Administrators will explore strategies to provide meaningful support and guidance for educators in aligning their practices with the frameworks, while teachers will learn actionable ways to apply these ideas in their instructional practices. Participants will collaborate to develop solutions and create actionable plans that amplify the potential of language education programs, ensuring all stakeholders are equipped to foster language development and academic success.
Yvonne Williams
Director of ML Educator Engagement, WCEPS
Samuel Aguirre
Senior Director, Consortium and State Relations, WIDA
Biliteracy Mapping Through the
4-Step Cross-Linguistic\
Co-Planning Process
Dual language teachers are expected to provide language arts instruction through both program languages, but they aren’t given twice as much time to do it. Using a four-step process for cross-linguistic co-planning, English and partner-language teachers can work together to identify what needs to be taught in each language, what can be distributed across the two languages, and how to help students make cross-linguistic connections either way. Participants will leave the session with practical tools and strategies to support biliteracy mapping and cross-linguistic co-planning in the other content areas.
Elizabeth Howard
Associate Professor, University of Connecticut
Shera Simpson
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Dual Language Connections, LLC
Empowering Young Minds: Crafting Dynamic Spaces for Dual Language Growth and Joyful Learning
e you ready to embark on an inspiring journey of fun and learning? Join Dr. Myrna Rosado Rasmussen at the Early Childhood Dual Language Pre-Institute, where you'll discover how to create intentional spaces in a dual language classroom that nurture and celebrate the unique identities of every student. You will learn how to apply essential concepts and strategies to provide students with a solid educational base to prepare them for the years ahead. The foundational years of a child are crucial, so we need to create opportunities to develop language purposefully. Participants will learn developmental and linguistic practices using an asset-based lens to develop the student's home language to meet their educational needs while participating in a DL program. The training will celebrate our young students and be sprinkled with engaging, interactive, and fun activities that make learning a meaningful journey.
Dr. Myrna Rosado Rasmussen
CEO National Multilingual Services
Secondary Dual Language
Bilingual Education
More information coming soon!
DLeNM DLBE Team
Paired Literacy
More information coming soon
Sue Hopewell
Associate Professor, University of Colorado Boulder
Jody Slavick
Research Associate, University of Colorado Boulders, LLC