Theory and Practice of Bilingual Programs
Webinars on Bilingual EducationWebinars and other materials developed through the CUNY-NYSIEB Bilingual Network provide ongoing support to bilingual programs at schools throughout the state.
2016 Webinars on Bilingual Education
Four different live programs were delivered through one-hour free webinars during Spring 2016. To access the archived videos for each of the webinars choose from the links below.
Program 1
March 7, 2016
Teaching Practices and Translanguaging Pedagogy in Elementary Transitional and One-Way Dual Language Bilingual Programs. Experiences of a teacher in an integrated second grade classroom. Hulda Yau, Teacher, School #28, Rochester City School District
Program 2
March 21, 2016
Starting a Dual Language Bilingual Education Program for Young Bilinguals. The experiences of the principal and teachers at Dos Puentes Elementary. In addition to Tori Hunt, the principal at Dos Puentes Elementary School in New York City, this webinar also features Alcira Jaar, the academic coach and bilingual science teacher
Program 3
March 28, 2016
Developing and Sustaining a High School for Newcomers: Bilingual Approaches. Lindsey Maehlum, assistant principal at High School of World Cultures, New York City
Program 4
April 4, 2016
A Blueprint to Incorporate Translanguaging in Dual Language Bilingual Education. Cristian Solorza, director of Bilingual / Dual Language Programs, Bank Street College of Education with Gladys Aponte and Timothy Becker, bilingual teachers NYCDOE
2015 Webinars on Theories and Principles and Practices for Bilingual Programs
During Spring 2015, we offered four free-of charge webinars. To access the archived videos for each of the webinars choose from the links below.
Manhattan Bridges High School
March 2, 2015
A Presentation on Principles and Practices of Bilingual Programs for Secondary Schools – Manhattan Bridges High School. Principal Sanchez Medina was accompanied by three of the teachers in her school: Izagma Alonso (Bilingual Math), Susan Lally (ESL/ELA), and Michelle Leonor (Bilingual History)
PS/IS 210, Twenty-First Century Academy for Community Leadership
March 16, 2015
A Presentation on Principles and Practices of a Bilingual Program for Elementary and Middle Schools – PS/IS 210, Twenty-First Century Academy for Community Leadership. Evelyn Linares was accompanied by three of the teachers in her school: Christina Cepero (PK-8 literacy instructional coach), Elizabeth Silva (PK-8 math & science instructional coach), and Isabel Lobelo (middle school ESL teacher)
Study Group: Part 1
March 9, 2015 & April 27, 2015
A Study Group on the Potential of Dynamic Bilingualism and Translanguaging in Bilingual Education. Led by Professor Ofelia García of The Graduate Center (CUNY)
Study Group: Part 2
March 9, 2015 & April 27, 2015
A Study Group on the Potential of Dynamic Bilingualism and Translanguaging in Bilingual Education. Led by Professor Ofelia García of The Graduate Center (CUNY)
Resources from the state and beyond:
- Two-Way Bilingual Education Programs: A Resource Guide—A guide for districts, administrators, and educators interested in creating strong two-way bilingual education programs that are responsive to the needs of emergent bilinguals published by NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies.
- Yours, Mine, Ours: English Language Learners (ELLS) in New York State—A guide for parents of emergent bilinguals published by New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) that is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic.
- Internet Resources for Emergent Bilinguals—A list of resources available online for teachers of emergent bilinguals compiled by Carla Espana, a middle school dual language teacher in New York City.
- Technology-Enhanced Instruction for English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education—A guide for teachers and administrators on strategies for incorporation of technology into programming for emergent bilingual students published by NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies.