la siembra

The La Siembra™ program planing retreat includes:

• Two days of intensive training and planning for key stakeholder groups from schools that have started or are planning to start a dual language program in the next two years.
• Retreat organized around the Dual Language Program Planner: A Guide for Designing and Implementing Dual Language Programs
• Training and facilitation by veteran dual language teachers.
• Ultimate goal, for each team, is to leave the institute with a clear idea of what is needed to provide a high quality dual language program, and the beginnings of a team developed action plan.

Schools must participate as a team including Principal or Assistant Principal; Teacher Leader (e.g. instructional coach or program coordinator); and a minimum of three teachers, who represent primary and intermediate grades. Participating teachers may include support teachers and non-dual language teachers. Other participants may include district support personnel, parents, board of education members, etc. A maximum of 8 participants per school permitted.