About this Event
The Teaching for Biliteracy Summer Institute brings together district and school-level teams of educators to engage in a deep dive into the instructional, programmatic, and curricular elements of teaching for biliteracy and the Bridge. This robust, multi-day institute will include large-group networking experiences and small-group sessions focused on specific biliteracy topics.
The institute will feature:
· Examples of the strategic use of Spanish (or other non-English language) and English in teaching for biliteracy in dual language one- and two-way immersion programs.
· Best practices in teaching Spanish (or other non-English language) and English literacy.
· Sample biliteracy instruction and strategies that support the Bridge between languages.
· Biliteracy unit framework for developing and delivering standards-based biliteracy units of instruction that integrate the teaching of language, literacy, and content.
· Biliteracy schedules, language and content allocation plans, biliteracy curriculum maps, and other programmatic systems and structures to support biliteracy instruction.
Target Audience:
· This institute is designed for educators working in dual language programs that provide Spanish literacy (or a non-English language) and English literacy to students in one-way (AKA development bilingual or maintenance bilingual) or two-way immersion programs.
· It is recommended that teams of teachers and administrators (school- and district-based) attend together since the institute focuses on optimal instruction for biliteracy and the systems and structures that support consistent delivery of effective instruction program-wide.
Institute Location:
This institute will occur at the Courtyard by Marriott in Oxnard, CA. Oxnard is located in Ventura County, about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles. It's a classic stop on a coastal California road trip because it's the meeting point of Pacific Coast Highway and Highway 101. Oxnard is known for its fresh seafood, beaches, agriculture, taquerias, and Victorian architecture. Its harbor is a picturesque access point to Channel Islands National Park, known for the diversity of wildlife you'll find nowhere else. The world-famous activist and union pioneer César Chávez spent his childhood in Oxnard, and many streets and schools are named after him.
Once you are registered, we will email you a link for a discounted hotel rate. The hotel features plentiful free, onsite parking. As the event approaches, the institute agenda and other institute related information will be emailed to registered participants.
Institute Schedule
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 8:30 AM - Noon
The institute will include breakfast (7:30-8:30 AM) and lunch daily.
Paying with a PO or check: To pay with a PO or check, and to save the Eventbrite ticketing fee, please reach out to [email protected]
Space is limited; make sure to register early!
Refunds are available up to 30 days before the event. No refunds will be provided for participants who register for the event but fail to attend (substitutions are allowed).
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions about this event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
600 E Esplanade Dr, 600 East Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, United States
USD 2402.76
