P2: The 21st Century School: How and Why Dual Language Works for Everyone, PK-12
Strand
Plenary Session
Immersion/Partner Language(s)
Dual language
Level
All
Program Summary/Abstract Description
Following a video introduction by Drs. Collier and Thomas the panelists will provide insights into research and classroom practice that expound on the following:
Dual language schooling through the full curriculum leads to dramatically increased academic achievement and graduation rates.
Dual language students of all ethnic and SES backgrounds, including English learners, experience greater cognitive development and higher student engagement, and they develop proficient bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competence.
Dual language schooling is a vehicle for innovative teaching and administrative practices.
Panel:
Wilma Valero, former Director of English Learner Programs for U-46 Community School District, IL
Dr. Jennifer Steele, American University
Dr. Joan Lachance, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Michael Rodríguez, Director of Operations for Dual Language Education of New Mexico, founding Director for the Cien Aguas International School
Lead Presenter
Virginia P. Collier, Ph.D., George Mason Universtiy
Role/Title
Professor Emerita of Bilingual/Multicultural/ESL Education
Co-Presenters
Wayne P Thomas, Ph.D., George Mason University
Role/Title
Professor Emeritus of Research and Evaluation Methodology