Required for all first-time implementing dual language teachers of PK-6th grades and as a refresher for all teachers after their 3rd year of implementation.

Day 1: Understanding Bilingual Education (purpose, research, philosophy); Principles of Dual Language (DL) Education;  Instructional Model (components); PK-2 & Academic Rigor; Language of the Day; Elements of Dual Language Classroom; The DL Classroom Schedule (PK-5); Bilingual Pairs (balanced classrooms); Critical DL Model Components; Challenging, Interactive, and Authentic (CIA) Classrooms

Day 2:  Cooperative Learning; An Effective DL Lesson Plan (Lesson Cycle); Conceptual Refinement (supporting L2 content learners Second Language Acquisition [ESL/SSL]); DL Grading Policy; Student/Program Assessment (report cards/testing); Specialized Vocabulary Enrichment Activities (facilitating biliteracy in all learners 3-5); Bilingual Learning Centers and Research Centers; Fundamental Tenets of Effective DL Programs