Date & Time: Thursday, May 9th at 2 pm ET
The number of K-12 districts providing dual language and bilingual education programs has significantly increased over the past decade, as biliteracy education has been shown to increase overall academic achievement and student success.
In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, an experienced bilingual educator and district leader will outline some evidence-based strategies for developing a successful biliteracy program in any district, and how to evaluate tools and instructional approaches for effectiveness.
Topics will include:
- Benefits of dual language and bilingual programs
- Essentials for building biliteracy from the earliest grades
- How to evaluate Spanish literacy tools and instruction for effectiveness
Presenter
Carlos Gutierrez, M.Ed., Biliteracy Educational Advocate, Istation
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