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Professional Development Services Offered by the Dual Language Training Institute - 2010
The Dual Language Training Institute offers comprehensive professional development as well as technical assistance (through campus/classroom visits) on the development and implementation of the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model. Services are offered at a district's or school's request and delivered at the respective site. Services are also offered in a region for multiple district participation (accommodates services to smaller districts). The Institute contracts with education professionals that have extensive expertise in the various elements of the model.
Below is a list of professional development services offered to ALL districts in various regions of the state of Texas and in Washington state in support of consistent implementation of our DLE model. To register participants, please download registration form by clicking on respective link, print, complete and submit, or completeOnline Registration (new!).
To request specific services in any of these areas, or for additional information, questions, services, please do not hesitate to contact us.
(If you would like to Host one or more of these Institutes or Workshops, please Contact Us!)
1. Three-Day "Initial" Training on the Development and Implementation of the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model
Day 1Understanding Dual Language Education (purpose, research, philosophy), Principles of a Dual Language Education, Instructional Model (components), Language of the Day, Elements of Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Classroom, The Dual Language Classroom Schedule (PK-5), Bilingual Pairs (balanced classrooms)
Day 2Challenging, Interactive and Authentic (CIA) Dual Language Classrooms, An Effective Dual Language Lesson Plan (lesson cycle), Second Language Acquisition (ESL/SSL), Cooperative Learning, Dual Language Grading Policy, Student/Program Assessment (report cards, testing)
Day 3Critical Dual Language Model Components: Conceptual Refinement (supporting L2 content learners...PK-2), Specialized Vocabulary Enrichment Activities (facilitating biliteracy in all learners...3-5), Bilingual LearningCenters and ResourceCenters, Fundamental Tenets of Dual Language Programs
2. Three-Day Training on the Development and Use of Bilingual Learning Centers in the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model NONE
SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME...PLEASE CHECK BACK!
3. Two-Day Training on Cooperative Learning-Use of Bilingual Pairs/Groups and Bilingual Journal Writing in the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model
4. Three-Day Training on Spanish Literacy and Spanish Science & Social Studies Vocabulary Development Using Project-Based Learning in the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model
5. Three-Day or Two-Day Training on Cross-Curricular Integration: Dual Language Lessons that Support and Facilitate Biliteracy Development in the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model
Day 1
Applying state academic content standards (Texas, Washington State, Nevada) to the Gómez and Gómez 50/50 Dual Language Enrichment Model, defining a cross- curricular integrated standards based curriculum including language proficiencies focused on biliteracy
Day 2
Building the foundation for cross – curricular lessons and units in English and Spanish, integrating language proficiencies and creating an instructional taxonomy focused on higher order thinking skills to achieve biliteracy in the Gómez and Gómez 50/50 Dual Language Enrichment classrooms
Day 3
Understanding current research on biliteracy through instructional strategies, using Bilingual Pairs
Day 1
Examine the academic vocabulary in the content areas in order to enhance the development of biliteracy in the Gómez and Gómez 50/50 Dual Language Enrichment Classrooms
Day 2
Create instructional activities that promote academic language in the content areas
NONE SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME...PLEASE CHECK BACK!
SCHEDULED BY PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS AS REQUESTED
7. One-Day Training on Language of the Day and Specialized Vocabulary Enrichment Activities (3rd-5th) used in the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model
9. One-Day Training on Developing Dual Language Lessons that are Challenging, Interactive and Authentic in the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model
NONE SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME...PLEASE CHECK BACK!
SCHEDULED BY PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS AS REQUESTED
10. One-Day training designed to prepare campus level administrators for initial DLE program implementation both campus-wide and at classroom levels engaging participants in discussions on the specific elements of the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model
SCHEDULED BY PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS AS REQUESTED
11. Half-Day overview designed for district and campus level administrators on the benefits of a dual language enrichment education as it relates to long-term academic achievement of ELLs (and non-ELLs) and closing the academic achievement gap, as well as an explanation of the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model
SCHEDULED BY PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS AS REQUESTED
12. Dual Language Classroom Observation Visits (follow-up to 3 day initial training) for "fidelity of implementation" of the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language Enrichment Model
SCHEDULED FOR FALL OR SPRING BY PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS AS REQUESTED