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Dual Language Mastery Program

Professional Development for administrators and teachers who:

• Are starting a new dual language program

• Need support to improve an existing program

For Administrators: Support for Leading a Dual Language Program with Confidence

  • Professional development on program design, management and oversight
  • Data-driven tools for evaluating and improving program performance
  • Access to a community of other dual language leaders for shared learning and problem-solving

For Teachers: Tools to Enhance Dual Language Instruction

 

  • Professional development that aligns with best practices for dual language instruction
  • Coaching and ongoing support to refine their teaching strategies
  • Resources that strengthen both language and content learning

Discover if the Spanish Dual Language Mastery Program Is Right For You

Participate Learning ELLs

Has your district seen a significant increase in English Language Learners (ELLs)?

This program equips educators with the expertise to enhance learning outcomes for ELL students and boost academic success for all, positioning your school or district as a recognized leader in bilingual education and academic growth for diverse student populations.

Participate Learning Career Readiness

Are you ready to gain recognition for prioritizing career readiness?

This program prepares educators to equip students for a diverse and evolving global workforce, where bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural competence are key differentiators, setting your school apart as a leader in fostering a forward-thinking, world-ready educational environment.

Participate Learning Teacher

Are you looking to attract and retain students?

Our program signals to prospective and current families your school’s commitment to a high-quality, innovative education that looks beyond traditional learning. This distinction can make your institution the preferred choice for families who value educational environments that foster future-ready skills.

Participate Learning in Schools

Do you need support to strengthen your existing DIY dual language program?

Our Dual Language Mastery Program provides a structured, practical framework to enhance and enrich your bilingual education programs, seamlessly complementing and elevating your current initiatives.

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Take the Next Step in Bilingual Education: Learn About Our Mastery Program for Administrators and Teachers

Starting with a live virtual session, the Mastery Program journey includes weekly meetings led by a Participate Learning dual language expert. Participants also join an active online community for professional resources and networking, where they can connect, share, and enhance their dual language expertise together.

Participate Learning Administrators Certifications

Spanish Dual Language Mastery Program for Administrators

Choose from our four distinct programs crafted specifically for leaders in dual language immersion education. Each is designed to enhance your administrative capabilities, based on your unique professional objectives.

Dual Language Foundations

Upon completion of this series, participants will have gained a foundational understanding of dual language education, and of best practices of any DL model (non-negotiables of DL instruction). They will have gained the skills and knowledge needed to provide effective instruction to dual language learners, and support their development as bilingual, biliterate, and culturally competent individuals.

 

6 weeks

 

 

The Research Behind DLI Programs

Introduction to the 3 Pillars of DLI Education: Bilingualism and Biliteracy, High Academic Achievement, and Sociocultural Competence

Program Models and Features

Dual Language Instructional Leadership

Upon completion of this series, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of dual language instructional strategies and best practices for providing effective instruction to dual language learners.

 

6 weeks

Leading Content and Language Instruction in DLI Programs

Second Language Acquisition Strategies

Leading Sociocultural Competence in DLI Programs

Assessment and Dual Language Program Monitoring

Upon completion of this series, participants will have gained the skills and knowledge needed to use data effectively to make informed decisions related to dual language program implementation, instruction, and management.

 

4 weeks

Using Data to Drive Instruction

Data-Driven Instructional Interventions

Program Evaluation

Upon completion of this series, school leaders will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively evaluate dual language programs within their educational institution.

 

4 weeks

 

 

Assessing Dual Language Program Effectiveness: Tools and Strategies for School Leaders

Data-Driven Decision Making for Dual Language Program Evaluation

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Spanish Dual Language Mastery Program for Teachers

Choose from four specialized certifications designed for dual language immersion teachers, tailored to meet your specific development needs.

Dual Language Foundations

Upon completion of this series, participants will have gained a foundational understanding of dual language education, and of best practices for any DLI model.

 

4 weeks

The Research Behind DLI Programs

Introduction to the 3 Pillars of DLI Education: Bilingualism and Biliteracy, High Academic Achievement, and Sociocultural Competence

Dual Language Literacy Instructional Strategies

Upon completion of this series, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the building blocks of literacy in dual language classrooms.

 

10 weeks

Foundations of Structured Literacy for Dual Language Classrooms

Exploring Reading Instructional Strategies in Dual Language Education

Exploring Writing Instructional Strategies in Dual Language Education

Enhancing Language through Word Study in Dual Language Education

Dual Language Instructional Strategies

Upon completion of this series, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of dual language instructional strategies for content instruction and best practices for providing effective content instruction to dual language learners.

 

14 weeks

 

 

Facilitating Oral Production: Structured Conversations and Accountable Talk

Comprehensible Input in Dual Language Education: Making It Meaningful

Integrating Language and Content in DLI Classrooms

Maximizing Linguistic Connections in the Dual Language Classroom

Assessment and Progress Monitoring for Dual Language Educators

Upon completion of this series, participants will have gained the skills and knowledge needed to use data effectively to make informed decisions related to dual language program implementation, instruction, and management. They will have an understanding of how to collect, analyze, and interpret data, and how to use data to improve student outcomes and the overall effectiveness of their dual language programs.

 

8 weeks

 

 

Assessment Strategies for Dual Language Educators

Making Sense of Data in Dual Language Education

Data-Backed Instructional Design for Dual Language Educators

Hear From Our Dual Language Partners

When we provide opportunities to our students, their achievements and passion for the world know no limits.

This training exceeded my expectations in terms of quality and effectiveness, significantly enhancing my understanding of dual language programs and positively impacting my professional practices as our school system moves forward with the implementation of an elementary dual language program. Moreover, the training provided valuable insights into effective instructional strategies for supporting language development, as well as strategies for collaborating with colleagues, families, and community members to promote students’ linguistic and academic success. These insights will prove to be beneficial as we are planning our start-up in implementation of a dual language program next school year.”

Chandra Krantz, Ed.D
Harford County Public Schools Supervisor of World Languages and English Learning Programs

It’s an outstanding program that has afforded my children the opportunity to learn a second language at young ages. They are learning more than the Spanish language, they are learning about different cultures around the world.”

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Amy Tejda
Parent at Weddington Elementary

Traditionally we have seen that our dual language students have outperformed, and when I say outperform, not by 5 or 10 percent proficiency, I’m talking about a 20 percent gap between their test results and our traditional test results.”

Latreicia Allen
Former Principal, William H. Owen Elementary

In terms of closing the achievement gap, dual language is doing it in a way that is much better than our typical [ELL] programs. When children can become proficient in their native language, I think they’re able to leverage it as they’re learning English.”

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Suzanne Mitchell
Former Principal, Selma Elementary

Connect With Us Now and Start Exploring the Spanish Dual Language Mastery Program

Join us and other administrators and teachers in discovering the valuable educational pathways and benefits of dual language offered in our Spanish Dual Language Mastery Program.