ACADEMIA DINÁMICA
Join us in the Fall 2019. Details coming soon
What is Academia Dinámica?
Academia dinámica is a unique event that brings bilingual educators together who want to network, collaborate and acquire strategies to create an academically successful classroom, while instilling the love of learning and language to make a difference in the lives of students while staying true to their unique strengths.
Who is ACADEMIA DINÁMICA designed for?
ACADEMIA DINÁMICA is designed for bilingual educators who are ready to elevate their Spanish instruction strategically, creatively and purposefully while maintaining academic rigor. ACADEMIA DINÁMICA is for educators who work with students learning academic Spanish.
Together with an amazing community of bilingual educators, you’ll learn how to work smarter and leverage your time while staying true to your unique strengths.
Sessions Presented in Spanish
Social Studies
The presenter will incorporate ideas on how to strategically integrate social studies concepts into language arts to enable time for more in-depth teaching during the social studies block. An emphasis will be placed on incorporating the state standards to enhance the academic vocabulary in Spanish.
Session presented in Spanish
Science
This presentation will provide educators with the necessary tools to teach the content with meaning and comprehension. The presenter will make science come alive with hands on activities, experiments, 5E model, Spanish academic vocabulary, Tier 2 vocabulary as well as review the recently streamlined Science TEKS.
Session presented in Spanish
Literacy
Join us to participate in an engaging and interactive workshop where you will learn best practices for improving Spanish reading levels and overall literacy skills. Expect to review Spanish Reading and Writing TEKS, as well as, learn best and easy to implement activities that you can implement at the start of the school year.
Session presented in English
Administrators and Spanish Instruction
Join in the discussion about important topics relating to Spanish instruction such as assessments, interventions, student growth, latest research and best practices. Come ready to collaborate and hear what others in the field have to share.
Focus Sessions
Is Spanish Literacy and Spanish content instruction an emphasis at your campus? The sessions at this event are laser focused to the specific needs related to Spanish instruction across the content areas while utilizing the latest research and best practices.
What will I leave with?
Aside from a fun day of learning, participants will walk away with various strategies and resources to add to their tool belt. Among the resources, a link will be provided to access the presentations attended during the institute, as well as, TEKS based center activities to add to your content area centers!
Also, the day is set for networking among educators working in the field on a common goal, bilingualism and biliteracy! Participants will leave feeling validated and with new colleagues to collaborate with during the school year.
FAQ
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What should I expect from ACADEMIA DINÁMICA?
Expect to be inspired, engaged, and energized!
You can look forward to quality professional learning that's personally fulfilling for each participant. Registration provides access to focus sessions by bilingual educators, classroom resources, admission to the Keynote Speaker, lunch and giveaways! You'll also have a chance to connect with other educators and bilingual professionals from the area. It will be an unforgettable event!
Who should attend ACADEMIA DINÁMICA 2019?
Educators who are passionate about Spanish instruction should attend. All are welcome including classroom teachers, instructional coaches, school/district administrators, librarians, and preservice teachers.
If you are thankful for the countless opportunities that Dual Language provides and are interested in ways you can help impact the lives of others through Spanish instruction, you should definitely attend.
Where is this event taking place?
Details coming soon!
Does ACADEMIA DINÁMICA provide a certificate of attendance for conference participants?
Yes. All checked in participants will receive a certificate of attendance. The certificate will include the include the number of hours during the event.