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DLTL Graduate Advocates for Dual Language

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Sagrario Wang Moreno, a 2019 DLTL graduate, recently published an article The Benefits of the Dual Language Education Model (Los beneficios del modelos de educación de lenguaje dual). The article advocates for dual language education; emphasizing improved cognitive abilities, better attendance, and higher test scores. Sagrario urges parents to discuss the benefits of dual language education with local school board members to strengthen their communities.

This article was published in the July 12, 2019 edition of Reflejos, la Voz Suburbana de los Hispanos, (voice of Suburban Hispanics). Click on the link to download the full article (page 7).

 

 

 

 

DLTL Practicum Explores the Community

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The DLTL 2019 Schaumburg Cohort amped things up in the second week of practicum at Forest View Elementary School in CCSD59.

This week several groups went on field trips across the community – to the fire department, the library, and the village hall to learn about Sonia Sotomayor, how town hall meetings work, and how the leaders of the community make rules.

One group of students explored natural disasters and made volcanoes. In small groups they discussed the effects on the community/people, and were able to appreciate the magnitude of destruction.

Small groups of students create volcano replicas and discuss the effects of natural disasters on communities and people.

 

DL Job Posting – CCSD 59

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One of the DLTL partner districts is hiring Dual Language teachers – CCSD59. If you’re looking, check them out! https://www.applitrack.com/ccsd59/onlineapp/1BrowseFile.aspx?id=193336

 

DLTL Practicum – Week #1

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The phenomenal DLTL students from our Schaumburg cohort are teaching and leading 134 elementary students in a 3-week, Summer Spanish Enrichment “Language, Culture & Community” program.  This first week was filled with Spanish read-alouds, parent workshops, cultural art activities, community projects and much more. Stay tuned for more exciting developments!

 

IAMME Spring Event “Focus on Bilingual Learners with Special Education Needs”

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Sponsored by the Illinois Association for Multilingual Multicultural Education

Job Posting – Dual Language Director

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Round Lake School District is looking for Director of language acquisition.  DLTL Graduates and those in DLTL practicum 2019 should apply.

Illinois Dual Language Summit

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Attend the statewide dual language summit at the University of Illinois at Chicago on Sat. June 8th, 2019 from 10:00-1:00.

Registration is required and MUST be done in advance. The link is https://go.uic.edu/idls2019 
Our invited plenary speaker is Dr. Fabrice Jaumont. We will be raffling off 4 copies of his book The bilingual revolution, and they will also be for sale.
Please forward this link to all DL educators around the state of Illinois. We are especially keen on inviting dual language programs that operate in languages other than Spanish. There will also be three $25 gift cards raffled to individuals who travel more than 50 miles to attend.

SAVE THE DATE – Dual Language Symposium

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The Dual Language Teacher Leadership program at Roosevelt University is hosting the inaugural Dual Language Symposium, an annual event for Dual Language educators across the Midwest.

Dual Language Symposium

Saturday, March 2, 2019

8:00am – 5:00pm

Roosevelt University – Schaumburg Campus

1400 N Roosevelt Blvd, Schaumburg, IL 60173

The symposium is a way to bring all of our urban and suburban DL community together and support each other’s work as educators of language learners. Educators, researchers and advocates of dual language education will be presenting workshops, round tables, tips and resources throughout the day.

 

Meet children’s author Claudia Guadalupe Martinez 

This professional development opportunity will help you expand your Dual Language teaching practice, programs and communities.

This FREE event is open to educators, parents, administrators and related community organizations. 

REGISTER NOW

Dual Language Education Updates

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Welcome to Dual Language Teacher Leadership at Roosevelt University. This site will provide educators with:

  • Effective teaching practices
  • Dual Language research
  • Teaching positions in Dual Language

Stay tuned for exciting news and developments in the field of Dual Language Education.

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