Professional Development Offerings
Dual Language Program Development
Literacy development is a complex process, and current conversations and research summaries aren’t always inclusive or representative of the unique needs of our multilingual learners and programs. CABE’s comprehensive model of Critical Literacy/Biliteracy for Multilingual Learners is based on specific biliteracy research, and this session will highlight skills, components, and instructional practices that ensure achievement for multilingual learners. Come explore this dynamic, teacher driven model!
Sessions: 1 full day
Language: English
Audience: Educators, school and district leadership*
Format: Virtual or in person
In the context of California’s renewed focus and investment in multilingual education, we have access to more and more resources to understand, cultivate, recognize, and advocate for biliteracy! See concrete examples of resources available to your districts, including the State Seal of Biliteracy and newer biliteracy Pathway recognitions from PK to University. In this training we will share experiences gained and resources created through the Multilingual California Alliance Project (MCAP), a 3 year grant funded by the CA EWIG EL Roadmap Implementation Grant.
Sessions: 1 full day or half day
Language: English or Spanish
Audience: Adaptions available for school and district leadership*, educators, and/or families
Format: Virtual or in person
Facilitate the Development of a DL Master Plan
In these sessions, the Dual Language District Leadership Team will revise or create their Dual Language program based on their current systems. Guided support will be provided to review the components of the masterplan and the areas to include or revise.
Sessions: 2+ full days
Language: English
Audience: School and district leadership*
Format: Virtual or in person
These sessions guide the establish a District Leadership Team (DLT) for Dual Language Instruction (DLI) programs. District and site leadership and educational partners will learn about the definitions, goals, and research of dual language and the systems needed to ensure a strong, successful and sustainable dual language program. Priorities for planning or program refinement will be identified to be addressed in future sessions as needed.
Sessions: 2 full days
Language: English
Audience: School and district leadership*
Format: Virtual or in person
Designed to follow the session on Establishing the DLI District Leadership Team.
Each session of this series will focus on a specific system that leaders must develop or refine to ensure a strong, successful, and sustainable dual language program. These systems include: Data Gathering and Reviewing, Program Structure, Curriculum, Instruction, DL Staffing, Student Recruitment and Retainment, Assessment and Accountability, Teacher Quality and Professional Learning, Family Support and Engagement, and Ongoing Support.
Sessions: 4-12 full days (depending on initial needs assessment)
Language: English
Audience: School and district leadership*
Format: Virtual or in person
District Leadership Team (DLT): GP3 Program Reflection System to Enhance the Dual Language Program
This session guides the District Leadership Team in the use of a unique CABE reflection system based on the 3rd edition of the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education to reflect on their DL program and enhance the program at the administrative and pedagogical level.
After the first two days of introduction, additional days can be used for guided support.
Sessions: 2+ full days
Language: English
Audience: School and district leadership*
Format: Virtual or in person
Using CABE’s Comprehensive Effective Literacy/Biliteracy Pedagogy Framework and CABE’s Literacy/Biliteracy Reflection Tools, district teams will reflect on the current beliefs, practices, and curriculum resources and their alignment to best practices for multilingual learner instruction.
After the first two days of introduction, additional days can be used for guided support.
Sessions: 2+ full days
Language: English
Audience: School and district leadership*
Format: Virtual or in person
Coaching and consulting on dual language topics such as the Guiding Principles of DL Education, Conducting Classroom Walks and Observations, Establishing Instructional Priorities, The Four Pillars of Dual Language Education, Analyzing Student Data, etc.
Sessions: 1+ full day
Language: English
Audience: School and district leadership*
Format: Virtual or in person
* Leadership Team Suggested Members: Current and Prospect DL Teachers, Coaches, Administrators, Support Staff, Paraeducators, Pre-service educators, DL Professional Developers and Trainers, University Professors, County Staff, School Board Members, Families, Community Members, General Education Teacher Representatives