Prospective DLI Teacher Community of Practice (CoP): Building Academic Spanish Foundations (5 Day Event) 10/01/2026 - 12/03/2026 Event Dates: 10/01/2026 | 10/15/2026 | 10/29/2026 | 11/12/2026 | 12/03/2026
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Virtual sessions from 4:00 - 5:30 PM via Zoom
Teacher Community of Practice (CoP): Building Academic Spanish Foundations Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in partnership with LACOE’s MAS Unit, is offering a specially designed Community of Practice for teachers to build on their academic Spanish skills.
WHO IS THIS FOR? Teachers who are preparing for bilingual or dual language classrooms and want to strengthen their Spanish skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.
WHAT CAN PARTICIPANTS EXPECT? Join a virtual Community of Practice designed to help educators build confidence in academic Spanish while exploring key concepts for bilingual education. Participants will: Strengthen your academic Spanish skills Connect with peers and experts Prepare for future bilingual/dual language teaching opportunities
WHAT IS THE DELIVERY FORMAT? Five online synchronous session Each session will be 1.5 hours in duration Application of learning through independent between session work. Independent work will guide CoP discussion.
Community of Practice Dates:
October 1, 2026 October 15, 2026 October 29, 2026 November 12, 2026 December 3, 2026
All sessions will convene from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm via Zoom
Topics Covered:
Foundations of Spanish Teaching: focus on grammar, connecting the characteristics and linguistic systems of Spanish with those of English and teaching principles.
Linguistic Variation & Culture: Understanding diversity in Spanish language use and cultural contexts.
Spanish in the U.S. Context: Analyze the state of Spanish language teaching in the United States and the concept of heritage speaker
Equity in Bilingual Education: Reflect on the importance of equity in bilingual programs and how to promote inclusive practices.
Event Details
Audience
Teachers
Facilitator(s)
Loyola Marymount University-Center for Equity for English Learners
