Secondary Dual Language and Immersion:
Achieving the Promise of Continuation Programs
July 25–29, 2022
1-week face-to-face summer institute
Sarah Hutton
Cory Mathieu
As dual language and immersion (DLI) programs transition into secondary schools, teachers and administrators are often faced with unique challenges that are less frequently addressed in general DLI literature, research, and professional development programs. During this five-day institute specifically designed for the secondary (middle and high school) dual language and immersion context, participants will explore the what, how, and why of secondary continuation programs. In particular, we will consider program structure, curriculum and assessment perspectives, and instructional practices that are necessary to ensure that DLI students continue toward high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy. Throughout this institute, participants will engage in constructive conversation, connect research to personal experiences, and apply new ideas directly to their teaching context.
After this institute, you will be able to:
- Identify logistical criteria for successful secondary DLI programs;
- Discuss issues of equity related to secondary DLI programs;
- Understand content and language integration in the secondary classroom;
- Recognize opportunities and identify strategies for collaborating across the curriculum with other DLI and English-medium teachers in your program; and
- Develop an instructional sequence for incorporating a language focus into a content-based unit.
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Program
Schedule (9am–4pm)
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| Monday | Secondary DLI programs
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| Tuesday | Curriculum: Content and Language
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| Wednesday | Partner Language Proficiency
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| Thursday | Assessment
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Instructors
Cory Mathieu (Institute Leader and Co-instructor) is an Assistant Professor in the Professional Program in Education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She received her Ph.D. from the Second Language Education Program at the University of Minnesota. Her dissertation research focused on the development and use of DLI-specific materials for secondary Spanish immersion classrooms. As a former high school Spanish teacher, Cory personally understands the constraints and possibilities of secondary language education.
Sarah Hutton (Co-instructor) is the Dual Language Coordinator at Andersen United Middle School in Minneapolis Public Schools. She obtained her Masters in Education from the University of Minnesota and has taught in Dual Language Immersion programs at the secondary level for 8 years. She is currently pursuing a certificate in Dual Language and Immersion Education at the University of Minnesota. Sarah is particularly passionate about improving access for students to learn in their heritage language.
Target Audience
This institute is designed for dual language and immersion teachers, program coordinators, and administrators at the secondary (middle school and high school) level. The institute is not intended for elementary or postsecondary instructors.
The best dual language professional development I have ever attended! I walked away with many strategies to add to my existing toolkit and I connected with some amazing educators as well!
