NEW! Online Teaching the English Side of Biliteracy K-2

The cost of this event is $775 per person. The cost listed for this event includes fees and taxes. Please contact us at to pay with a PO (purchase order) and avoid paying the additional Eventbrite fees and taxes.

About this Event:

In order to meet the goal of Biliteracy, dual language programs are faced with the challenge of teaching comprehensive literacy in each program language. This two-day online workshop will help educators with addressing English literacy instruction within a biliteracy program, focusing on how English differs from more transparent languages and how to attend to all components of comprehensive literacy, even in 80/20 programs, supporting the research of the Science of Reading. Bilingual teachers who have reservations about English literacy instruction will come away with practical applications, and two teacher model teams will learn important considerations for their literacy instruction collaboration.

Join us for this two-day, dynamic online learning experience designed for educators working in:

• Transitional bilingual programs
• Dual language programs
• One-way and two-way immersion programs
• Two-teacher models and one-teacher models

This institute includes synchronous (live) sessions via Zoom and access to optional asynchronous (pre-recorded) webinars, which will be shared during the live sessions to support and deepen your

As a result of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify strategies that support language and literacy development in English instruction K-2.
• Describe the components of comprehensive literacy in grades K-2
• Identify and describe best practices for teaching word recognition in English K-2
• Identify and describe best practices for teaching language comprehension in English K-2
• Discuss the importance of context within comprehensive literacy in English K-2
• Explore how students will use what they know in the other program language during English instruction, and how to support their bilingualism

Daily Schedule

• Live sessions: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time (each day)
• Interactive sessions will feature presentations, activities, and small group discussions
• It is best if each participant joins from their own device to fully participate in breakout rooms and interactive elements. If this is not possible, please let us know so that we can prepare appropriately.
• Please note: The live sessions will not be recorded

Pre-recorded webinars

• Links will be shared during the live session to enhance learning
• Are optional to view outside of live sessions

One week before the event, you will receive an email that includes the interactive agenda that will be referenced throughout the live session and the Zoom links for each day. Please reach out to us if you do not receive the welcome email.

Technical Requirements

To ensure a smooth and engaging experience, each participant should have:

• A laptop or desktop computer (phones and tablets may not support all features)
• A webcam (video required for participation in whole group and breakout discussions)
• The latest version of your preferred internet browser
• The latest version of Zoom
• An up-to-date computer operating system
• A stable internet connection
• A headset with a microphone or earbuds to help reduce background noise

Registration Information:

Space is limited—register early to reserve your spot!

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Refund Policy

• Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event
• No refunds will be issued once links and materials have been distributed or for participants who do not attend
• Districts will be billed for all seats reserved, regardless of attendance

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