WABE 2025 Dual Language Winter Institute: Full Schedule

Dr. Lachance’s inspirational keynote centers on ways for educators to foster and grow dual language programs via collaborative practices. Within her presentation she illustrates pathways for designing and expanding genuine partnerships, empowering schools and communities to co-create dual language programs for the betterment of ALL students. Her motivational message shines with sincerity, lifting up our voices together to expand multilingualism throughout Washington and beyond. Come join the WABE community while we truly honor multilingualism so that we may bridge our bilingual futures together.

Speakers

Dr. Joan Lachance

Associate Professor, Author, and Consultant, Clover Seed Educational Consulting

Dr. Joan Lachance is an Associate Professor of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she directs the TESL graduate programs and undergraduate TESL Minor. She is the co-author of the National Dual Language Education Teacher... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 8:45am - 10:30am PST
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Featured Session

10:30am PST

Break - Clock hour sign in open

Friday January 24, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am PST

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Grab some coffee and remember to sign in each day for clock hours.

Friday January 24, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am PST
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General Information, Clock hours

10:45am PST

A Holistic Approach to Bilingual Foundational Skills Instruction

Friday January 24, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PST

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How can we reimagine teaching students to read in two languages that reflects the Science of Reading research and a holistic bilingual approach? Learning to read bilingually does not require redundantly teaching two parallel monolingual scope & sequences. In this interactive session, we will present an integrated bilingual foundational skills (FS) scope & sequence used to authentically reflect the structures and methodologies of English and Spanish, foster metalinguistic awareness, and capitalize on transfer. Through videos, artifacts, and research, participants will learn about systems and structures necessary to engage in holistic FS instruction, resulting in higher biliteracy achievement.

Speakers

Jordan Montalvo

Dual Language Specialist, Highline School District

Jordan Montalvo is a Dual Language specialist for Highline Public Schools. She serves as an advocate for bilingual education programming and liaison between schools and district level supports. Jordan is also a OCDE Project GLAD trainer, providing ongoing professional learning for... Read More →

Jessica Canul-Diaz

Instructional Coach, Highline School District

Lupe Mendoza

Classroom Teacher, Highline School District

Friday January 24, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PST
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Workshops

10:45am PST

Breakout

Friday January 24, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PST

Evergreen 3/4

Friday January 24, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PST
Evergreen 3/4

Workshops

10:45am PST

Formative Assessment Practices to Promote Content Learning and Language Development in Dual Language Programs

Friday January 24, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PST

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Effective classroom-based formative assessment practices support dual language educators in tracking student growth toward bilingual mastery of both content and language. This session provides practical tools and strategies to develop formative assessments that respect and leverage students' linguistic assets in both languages of instruction, using learning goals and success criteria aligned with WIDA Key Language Uses. These self assessments empower students to monitor their bilingual progression and self-assess in ways that recognize their diverse educational backgrounds and language proficiency levels.

Speakers

Yvonne Williams

Director of Multilingual Learner Educator Engagement, WCEPS

Yvonne, a dynamic leader and presenter, currently serves as the Director of Multilingual Learner Educator Engagement at WCEPS, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEAs). In this capacity, she engages intimately with educators, delving... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PST
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Workshops

12:15pm PST

Lunch Break

Friday January 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:45pm PST

Local Area Restaurants

Join some colleagues and grab a quick lunch out. Be sure to be back in time for the OSPI Update at 1:45 pm.

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Friday January 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:45pm PST
Local Area Restaurants

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