Family and Community
Dual Language Education provides a multilingual/multicultural enrichment education for both Native English and English Learner Families and their children. Although family and community involvement is important for all schools and educational programs, it is particularly important for dual language programs.
Since program and instructional decisions should always include the perspective of dual language families and the community, it is essential that proponents of Dual Language Education be well versed in what the aims and objectives of the program really are and what the basic components look like. DLeNM offers a variety of opportunities for families and community as part of its mission.
Family and Community Information
- Las Semillas de La Cosecha
Dual Language Family and Community Conference
Held early Fall for families, educational assistants and community members - Photos from Las Semillas 2007
- Dual Language Educational Assistant of the Year Information
- Registration Packet for Las Semillas 2008 – September 19, 2008
- Dual Language Family Survey 2006 Selected Findings
- Dual Language Parents Speak Out
This survey completed during the 2005-06 school year reveals the support, knowledge level, satisfaction and commitment of over 700 families participating in dual language education in the Albuquerque area. - Dual Language Overview (101) Presentations
These presentations are “generic” overview presentations designed to educate business, political and school communities as what dual language enrichment education is, what it is not, and what is needed to implement with fidelity. Presentations include “The Basics” (definition, goals, non-negotiable components, etc.), as well as an overview of distinct program models and options required to implement successfully. - Family and Community Resources (coming soon)
- Family and Community Organizations (coming soon)
- Calendar of Events (coming soon)
Dual Language Family and
Community Conference
2nd Annual Las Semillas de La Cosecha
"From the Community to the Classroom"
"De la comunidad al salón de clases"
Friday, September 19, 2008
Purpose: To celebrate our community; acknowledging our accomplishments and sharing our needs and wants in order to become stronger advocate of dual language education
Fee: $45.00
Note: One complimentary registration for La Cosecha 2008 will be provided for the first group of twenty registered from the same school.
Online Registration Available!
Submit Presentation Proposal or Exhibitor Proposal
Dual Language Family Survey 2006 Selected Findings
The Project
This survey began in August, 2005 and was the work of the Dual Language Database Project. The group designed the survey to tap the six areas below. The final survey was approved by both the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Research Review Clearance Committee and the University of New Mexico's Institutional Review Board. The survey, drafted in English, was translated by several translators, and a final Spanish version proofed by APS Translation Services. Most families completed the survey in November 2005.
Survey Response
According to district records, there were 1908 dual language students attending the seven elementary schools and one middle school participating . A total of 725 families responded and allowed their answers to contribute to this report. That means this report is based on 38% of the families at those schools, which is an acceptable response rate for such a project.
Survey
Reports
- Families' Satisfaction with Albuquerque Dual Language Programs
(DLeNM Research Report 2007-01) - Why Albuquerque Families Have Chosen Dual Language Programs
(DLeNM Research Report 2006-02) - Commitment to and Knowledge of Secondary Level Dual Language Programs in Albuquerque (DLeNM Research Report 2006-03)
- “I do as much as I can when I can”: Family Involvement in Albuquerque Dual Language Programs (DLeNM Research Report 2006-04)
- Executive Report English
- Executive Report Spanish
- For a copy of: Initial Report, please email, Jay Parkes
- Dual Language Family Survey
Presentation
La Cosecha Presentations
- Parents speak out: Satisfaction results from a Dual Language Family Survey by Tenley Ruth and Jay Parkes
- For a copy of: How are we doing?: Family Feedback from a Dual Language Family Survey, please email Jay Parkes