4th Annual Dual Language Symposium – REGISTER TODAY

Schools all over the Midwest (and Nation) are in high need of dual language teachers – both Chicago and suburbs. The following is a free (and virtual) opportunity for you to learn more about Dual Language teaching as a career:

Roosevelt’s 4th annual Dual Language Symposium is March 5, 2022. It’s a free event geared toward educators. The theme is “Radical Strategies for Radical Times.”  Psychologist Ferney Ramirez Hernandez will be the keynote speaker. The symposium will be virtual and follow the typical agenda of breakout sessions and conversation. Attendees are encouraged to register by 2/18/22, see attached flyer.

Dual Language Symposium.pdf

Welcome the New DLTL Cohort

Welcome and Bienvenidos to the newest group of educators in our Dual Language Teacher Leadership (DLTL) family! Enjoying the morning sunshine on the Schaumburg campus; this cohort is our largest to date.

DLTL Alumni Advocate for Bilinguals in CPS

Two DLTL alumni were featured in WBEZ articles; advocating for Bilinguals in Chicago Public Schools. Check them out below and advocate by sharing:

Josue Contreras (’19) featured

WBEZ. Tues Oct 13

CPS Is Dramatically Expanding Gold Standard Bilingual Program. But Is It Putting The Funding — And Schools — In The Right Place?

https://www.wbez.org/stories/as-cps-expands-gold-standard-bilingual-program-questions-are-raised-about-who-benefits/e6c10006-fba9-4617-9ef2-fa7435dd3c09

 

Karen Tellez (’19) featured

WBEZ. Mon Oct 12

More Than 70% Of CPS Bilingual Programs Fall Short

https://www.wbez.org/stories/more-than-70-of-cps-bilingual-programs-fall-short/835b5876-98ea-4a4b-b082-3b92c298f8a6