Name: Biliteracy as Meaningful, Cross-Curricular Instruction in the Spanish Bilingual Classroom
Start: 2026-05-02T13:30:00-0600
End: 2026-05-02T14:15:00-0600

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Biliteracy as Meaningful, Cross-Curricular Instruction in the Spanish Bilingual Classroom

Saturday May 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm MDT

Room 4

This session explores how biliteracy instruction in a Grade 3/4 Spanish bilingual program provides an efficient, powerful approach to literacy development. Through intentional cross-linguistic connections and structured literacy practices, students strengthen reading, writing, and comprehension in Spanish and English. Special attention is given to learners not yet reading independently. By building decoding foundations in Spanish and transferring skills to English, students gain fluency, confidence, and academic language. Oral language development and explicit vocabulary instruction further support comprehension across content areas. Embedding literacy in science and social studies reduces duplication, streamlines planning, aligns outcomes, integrates intervention, and elevates achievement for learners.

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Spanish Bilingual Teacher and Instructional Coach, ECSD

I am a passionate Mexican educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. Teaching is not only my profession but my true vocation. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to sharing the richness of the Spanish language and culture while supporting students’ academic... Read More →

Saturday May 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 4

Session in Spanish, Elementary

Company ECSD
Audience Elementary teachers
Area Biliteracy instruction

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