IMV Training
Building Language Foundations: A Practical Guide to Bilingual Education
IMV Training
Building Language Foundations: A Practical Guide to Bilingual Education
Build strong language foundations in your bilingual classroom! This interactive module provides you with practical strategies and engaging resources to support language growth and literacy development. Dive into dynamic, research-based approaches that deepen comprehension, encourage meaningful communication, and inspire students as they progress through the exciting stages of learning a new language. Transform your bilingual instruction with techniques that boost language skills and create richer, more supportive learning experiences.
Build strong language foundations in your bilingual classroom! This interactive module provides you with practical strategies and engaging resources to support language growth and literacy development. Dive into dynamic, research-based approaches that deepen comprehension, encourage meaningful communication, and inspire students as they progress through the exciting stages of learning a new language. Transform your bilingual instruction with techniques that boost language skills and create richer, more supportive learning experiences.
What You'll Learn
What language development is—and why building strong foundations supports deeper comprehension and communication
How students progress through the stages of second language development, and ways to support them at each stage
Strategies to make language input comprehensible so students can understand and actively engage in learning
Techniques for developing oral language skills and vocabulary effectively in bilingual settings
How to foster biliteracy development by addressing the unique linguistic characteristics of each language
Become an expert on...
Stages of Second Language Development
Oral Language Development for Language Learners
Biliteracy Development
Separation and Integration of Languages
Language Input
Become an expert on...
Stages of Second Language Development
Oral Language Development for Language Learners
Biliteracy Development
Separation and Integration of Languages
Language Input
How It Works
Learn at Your Own Pace
Plan for about 4–5 hours, with flexibility based on how you prefer to engage and explore.
Explore Topics You Choose
Personalize your learning by selecting a case study that matches your interests.
Select Your Language Track
Choose English or Spanish—learn in the language that works best for you.
Grow Together With Your Peers
Join your peers in reflection and discussion as you progress through the training.
How It Works
Learn at Your Own Pace
Plan for about 4–5 hours, with
flexibility based on how you
prefer to engage and explore.
flexibility based on how you
prefer to engage and explore.
Explore Topics You Choose
Personalize your learning by
selecting a case study that
matches your interests.
selecting a case study that
matches your interests.
Select Your Language Track
Choose English or Spanish—learn
in the language that
works best for you.
in the language that
works best for you.
Grow Together With Your Peers
Join your peers in reflection
and discussion as you progress
through the training.
and discussion as you progress
through the training.
How It Works
Learn at
Your Own Pace
Plan for about 4–5 hours, with flexibility based on how you prefer to engage and explore.
Explore Topics You Choose
Personalize your learning by selecting a case study that matches your interests.
Select Your Language Track
Choose English or Spanish—learn in the language that works
best for you.
best for you.
Grow Together With Your Peers
Join your peers in reflection and discussion as you progress through the training.
Training Sessions
Who Should Enroll?
This training is perfect for educators who: