Resources
X4 - Literacy Squared
Literacy Squared is the ongoing and extensive professional development (PD) required to enact the Comprehensive Biliteracy Model. This component is subdivided into two parts: (1) PD for leadership (principals, literacy coaches, and school site coordinators); and (2) PD for teachers delivering the Literacy Squared instructional model. The Literacy Squared instructional model contains several significant differences from more traditional bilingual/dual language programs. Differences include: paired literacy instruction beginning in kindergarten; literacy-based ESL; and an expanded view of literacy instruction in two languages with greater emphasis on oracy, writing, metalinguistic awareness, and cross-language connections. All of these components make the role of PD critical to the successful implementation of the instructional model.
Publication: Caslon Community
Topic: Professional Development
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X4 - Mora Modules
Mora Modules provides high-quality professional development and curriculum to address the potential and enhance the academic achievement of the growing population of linguistically and culturally diverse students.The social and economic well being of our nation and all nations around the world depends on the skills of our educators. Teachers of bilingual and multilingual learners particularly need specialized skills in language, literacy, and academic content instruction and effective program design and implementation.
Publication: Caslon Community
Topic: Professional Development
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Object(s): website
X4 - Paridad Educational Consulting
Paridad is a boutique agency that provides a broad range of education services at the school, district, state, national, and international levels, with a focus on content, language. and cultural issues.
Reach out to Paridad to collaboratively create a professional development offering, technical assistance plan, or a product development process that is tailored to your unique local needs and goals.
Publication: Caslon Community
Topic: Professional Development
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Object(s): website
X4 - Starfish Education
Starfish Education partners with districts and organizations to
* Provide exemplary professional development for K-12 teachers, staff, and stakeholders
* Share practical tools and resources to transform teacher instruction
* Coach teachers in implementing STEM education through hands-on experiences
Publication: Caslon Community
Topic: Professional Development
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Object(s): website
X4 - Teaching for Biliteracy
Authors Beeman and Urow have each been working in the field of bilingualism and biliteracy for over 25 years. Beginning their careers in the bilingual and dual language classrooms, they have since gone on to provide professional development for teachers and administrators throughout the United States on topics ranging from effective biliteracy strategies to program development to advocacy. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Beeman and Urow bring their passion for education, bilingualism and language learning to their work. Contact then for more information on working with your school or district:[email protected]
Publication: Caslon Community
Topic: Professional Development
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Object(s): website