Dual Language Tandem Teaching Book Study

Join the authors Liz and Shera for a deep dive into the transformative practices of Dual Language Tandem Teaching.

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Dual Language Tandem Teaching Book Study 

Join the authors Liz and Shera for a deep dive into the transformative practices of Dual Language Tandem Teaching.

ENROLL NOW >
  • Are you overwhelmed by the number of instructional frameworks for multilingual learners and wishing someone would give you a ‘cheat sheet’ to make things simpler and clearer?
  • Are you struggling with how to incorporate translanguaging into your dual language instructional routines while still maintaining fidelity to the language allocation plan?
  • Are you wondering how to help your students make cross-linguistic connections between content they learn in English and content they learn in the partner language?
  • Are you on your own to figure out how to integrate two monolingual language arts curricula in the same amount of time that monolingual teachers implement just one?
  • If you have a teaching partner, are you confused about how to work together as two parts of a single system?

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, or are a program leader who knows their teachers feel this way, join our monthly book study for our new book Dual Language Tandem Teaching: Coordinating Instruction Across Languages Through Cross-Linguistic Pedagogies!

If you work with a partner, you will learn how to work as two parts of one system to foster a collaborative learning environment where you can reflect, share, and enhance your practices as dual language educators.
If you work in a self-contained classroom and provide instruction through both languages yourself, you will come away with clarity about how to use both languages with intentionality to meet program goals.
Program administrators and other program leaders will have the opportunity to talk with one another about how to support teachers as they implement these practices to strengthen cross-linguistic coordination.

In this monthly book study, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on the rich practices for cross-linguistic coordination presented in each chapter and discuss how to apply them in your school or classroom with the other participants and the authors. 

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 Dates and Time

7-8 pm EST via Zoom 

Fourth Monday of every month for 7 months

January 27
Feb 24
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 23
July 28

Requirements 

Participants will need their own copy of Dual Language Tandem Teaching: Coordinating Instruction Across Languages through Cross-linguistic Pedagogies (2024) which is essential for the monthly self-paced prework reading and is not included in the registration fee. Participants will also need to download the free Companion Document for teachers or administrators prior to the first session. 

Our sessions are hosted via Zoom and require access to a computer. If you have specific needs or would like to request accommodations, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We will do our best to support your accessibility requirements.

*Please note: Zoom does not currently support automatic captioning in breakout rooms, which are commonly used during our workshops. If you need captions available in all spaces, please inform us, and we’ll work to ensure an inclusive experience.

Investment
 
Individual: $99

Do you have a group of educators?
 
*To register a group, pay by invoice, or pay by purchase order, please contact us at [email protected].
 
Recordings
Sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend live or for those who wish to revisit the material later. All participants will have access to the recorded content for 90 days following the final session, giving you extra time to reinforce your learning.
 
Accommodating Participants with Disabilities
Dual Language Connections, LLC is committed to making our events accessible to all. Please contact us at [email protected] as early as possible with any accommodation requests. Some accessibility services may require advance notice, so reaching out early is helpful. If we cannot meet your needs, we will cancel your registration and provide a full refund with no penalties. Please note that missed sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable. In the unlikely event that Dual Language Connections, LLC is unable to hold the workshop due to low registration, we will either offer an alternative learning option or provide refunds to those unable to attend the new offering.


LET'S RECAP

  • 7 synchronous book study sessions with the authors
  • Access to recorded online sessions and supplementary materials 
  • Participation in Facebook Community

 Book Study

Single Payment of $99USD

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Hey, We're Liz and Shera

 

Tandem Teachers, Thought Leaders, Passionate about Supporting Dual Language Educators

We met ten years ago when we were kindergarten Tandem Teachers at a dual language school in Costa Rica - Liz taught in Spanish and Shera taught in English. Liz had decades of experience in dual language research, teacher preparation, and program design, but had never taught in a dual language program, and had never taught kindergarten. ¿Cómo se dice reality check? Shera was new to dual language but was highly knowledgeable about early childhood education, with mad skills in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and community building. 

Working through laughter and tears and building on the complementary strengths that we both brought to the partnership, we created a model for dual language instruction that we have been sharing through conference presentations, our book and blog, and online courses. In the meantime, Liz has returned to academia in the U.S. and has continued with dual language research and teacher preparation. Shera has stayed in Costa Rica and opened her own dual language program, gaining expertise in working with all of the elementary grades and serving as an administrator as well as a teacher. 

In short, we form an unparalleled dream team in the realm of dual language coaching and consulting. Liz's extensive experience in research and teacher preparation brings academic rigor and depth to our partnership. Shera's immersion in the practicalities of dual language education offers invaluable real-world insights and solutions. Together, we seamlessly blend theoretical expertise with practical wisdom, enriching the dual language educational landscape through our combined efforts.