Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education

February 6–9, 2019

The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA

W18: Policies, Practices, and Perspectives

Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 1:30 PM–4:00 PM EST

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Strand

Strand II: Advocacy & Policy

Immersion/Partner Language(s)

Not language specific

Level

Elementary (K-5)

Program Summary/Abstract Description

How do state, federal, and district policies affect bilingual programs? How can I expand programs through advocacy efforts? How can I work to affect policies for the benefit of my programs? We will address these questions and more in this workshop. Presenters will share experiences from a district perspective. Participants will create action plans applicable to their situations.

Lead Presenter

Leslie Baldwin, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Role/Title

World Languages Program Manager

Co-Presenters

Mara Cobe, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Role/Title

World Languages Specialist