We need your support to ensure the Seal of Biltieracy is for everyone, especially for English Learners. ow.ly/Hzsm30nCAOX

DLI teacher assessment rubric Dr. Tedick UMN 1.Integration lang. content/culture 2.Teaching for biliteracy 3.Linguistically-rich environment 4.Scaffolding comprehension 5.Scaffolding production 6.Incorporating Language-focus 7.diverse learners 8.Advocacy #NCDLI2019

“Students randomly assigned to Dual Language Immersion outperformed peers in ELA by 9% in gr. 5 & 8 with no detriment to math or science skills.” #NCDLI2019 #HI4PublicEd

Racing through Charlotte with the PGCPS Immersion Pit Crew!

This is why heritage language programs for ALL languages are so important. #NCDLI2019 ACTFL FLANC NADSFL NCSSFL Joint National Committee for Languages PEARLL

Picked up a great sticker for my iPad. #NCDLI2019 #howiparticipate

Quality of feedback to DLI teachers is important and the protocol needs to be different. If feedback to doesn't lead to improved student outcomes, there's little purpose for providing feedback. Alexandra Guilamo #NCDLI2019

In order to build strong DLI programs, principals, administrators, and coaches MUST have training and develop a deep understanding of what "good" looks like in DLI Alexandra Guilamo #NCDLI2019

Dr. Fabrice Jaumont #NECTFL19 Parents who want to Organize a bilingual program - what they need: 30 committed families 15/15 - the New York City Chinese model, High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies, was ranked #45 in the National Rankings and earned a gold medal in 2018.

Approaching the end of the Seventh International Conference on Dual Language Education. 923 participants and 8 countries represented #ncdli2019

Attention ALL immersion teachers! This is a conference specifically for you! No matter what language you teach! Come join us to share with colleagues around the world! #NICEConference2 #dli #NCDLI2019 #earlylang

Closing Plenary on Education Policy with Dr. Bill Rivers and Dr. Christina Bandit. #NCDLI2019 #NCELs What a great conference! I hate to see it end!

We learned so much at the NC DLI 2019 conference! Thank you to all the wonderful researchers who shared their work! Arabic Immersion Magnet School QFI @HISDMultiPrgms #immersionworks

Wonderful to watch our #DEimmersion teachers grow in their practice and share with others on the national level! #multilingualDE DE Dept of Education

Safe travels home from the Queen City and #ncdli2019 everyone! facebook.com/NCDLI2019/vide…

‘Children can learn two languages at a time EASILY. One language DOES NOT THREATEN the acquisition of the other as long as children continue hearing INPUT IN CONTEXT’ Jeff Zwiers PhD Stanford University NC DLI 2019 @moid20172019 Mary Immaculate College (MIC) COGG Oideachas

Grateful for all we learned and have to share with teachers The International School at Gregory after three days NC DLI 2019. Thank you to all who presented and shared their knowledge and experiences. Participate New Hanover County Schools

The BLM Advisory Board Is planning hard for the first ever Bilingualism Matters Conference, Many Voices 2019, 3/30/2019! Check it out at sc.edu/study/colleges…

Bilingualism is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child! bilingualkidspot.com/2019/03/08/bil…

In her CanDo L2, Malinda, a Hmong immersion teacher, integrated her grandparents’ village into Social Studies. Be intentional! Introduce language feature through photos illustrating immersion culture, people and places - all tied to academic content. PD HG Christian School #CanDoL2