Dual Language Education FOundations

Dual Language Education Foundations

Full-Day or Half-Day Professional Development/Professional Learning

Professional Development/Professional Learning opportunities are offered as one or multiple full-day (6-hour PD) or half-day (3-hour PD) sessions and are appropriate for district and school staff committed to Dual Language Education (DLE) programs. In-service training are key components for the successful implementation of DLE programs because they both prepare new teachers and deepen the competencies of experienced teachers.  Topics are varied and include a deeper learning of program essentials. Participants will be involved in reflection and decision-making regarding the implementation with fidelity of their DLE program.   

The topics and content of professional development/professional learning are based on the Guiding Principles of Dual Language Education, Third Edition, 2018, specifically from the following Strands: 

Topics and content specific to districts and schools “established” DLE programs include, but are not limited to:

• DLE Curriculum Mapping
• DLE Coaching
• DLE Partner Teaching
• DLE Instructional Strategies Topics
• DLE and Special Education Topics (MTSS, Assessment)
• DLE Language Allocation

Contact MABE for further information or to request a specific service.