Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education

Strand IV: Culture, Identity & Community

Not language specific

Pre-K
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School/Junior High
High School

Strong two-way immersion programs welcome all families, foster collaborative relationships between them, and value each family's contributions to student learning.  However, interactions between families in dual language can sometimes look like "oil and water." (Muro, 2016).  Come discuss the challenges and successes that two-way immersion programs experience as they work to bring together families of diverse languages, cultures, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a range of school and community contexts.