The Road to Successful Bilingual Education:

Your Path to Authentic Spanish Mastery 
Professional Development Series

The Development of Reading: Phonics (PreK-2) - Six 90 min sessions

El desarrollo de la lectura: Fonética

This professional development training explores essential strategies for enhancing literacy skills, with an emphasis on phonics, comprehension, and writing. Participants will delve into the teaching of reading in Spanish, the value of bilingualism and its pedagogy, and the influence of accents and punctuation on reading development. Additional topics include the role of parents and families in education and the use of theater, folklore, and poetry to enrich language learning.

  • Strengthens teachers with proven strategies for phonics and comprehension in Spanish
  • Improves instructional quality aligned with bilingual program goals
  • Deepens staff understanding of bilingual pedagogy and reading development
  • Fosters culturally-responsive teaching through arts and language

Accentuation (PreK-2) - Three 90-min sessions

Acentuación

This professional development training is designed for PreK through 2nd grade teachers, with a primary focus on accents and early literacy development. Participants will also explore strategies to engage students through theater, folklore, and poetry. They will build foundational writing and comprehension skills and improve phonemic awareness. Additional emphasis will be placed on the effective use of punctuation to support early reading and writing instruction.

  • Learns the rules of accents in Spanish writing, punctuation, and phonemic awareness
  • Strengthens foundational writing and comprehension skills
  • Provides teachers with creative tools: theater, folklore, and poetry
  • Enhances student engagement in bilingual classrooms

Accentuation (3-6) - Three 90-min sessions

Acentuación (3-6)

This professional development training is tailored for teachers in grades 3-6, emphasizing the critical role of accents in advancing literacy skills. Educators will also explore ways to incorporate joyful folklore and poetry to enrich language learning and enhance students’ writing and comprehension abilities. The session will highlight effective techniques for teaching punctuation to support reading fluency and writing proficiency in upper elementary grades.

  • Boosts student writing and comprehension through engaging content
  • Integrates folklore and poetry to enrich language instruction
  • Strengthens punctuation instruction for fluency and writing accuracy
  • Offers teachers with effective strategies for upper elementary literacy

How Parents Can Support Spanish Literacy (PreK-6) - One 90-min session

Como pueden los padres apoyar la lectoescritura en Español

This training equips parents and caregivers with strategies to support learning Spanish at home, with a focus on building Spanish literacy skills. Participants will learn how to foster bilingual development while helping children appreciate and connect with their heritage and culture. By strengthening the bond between home and school, parents will be empowered to guide their children’s educational and cultural journey.

  • Empowers families to support Spanish literacy at home
  • Strengthens home-school connections to boost student success
  • Helps children connect with their heritage and culture
  • Engages caregivers as active partners in long-term bilingual education and pride

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