Project PUEDE
Professional and Parental Understanding for Equity in Dual Language Education (PUEDE)
Goals
Goal 1: Expand course offerings and EL certificate programs to prepare pre- and in-service teachers to work effectively with ELs in EL and DL bilingual education.
Goal 2: Increase the number and quality of pre- and in-service DL bilingual education teachers through EL licensure, DL coursework and improved Spanish proficiency.
Goal 3: Engage DL families, district family liaisons, educators and community organizations to improve DL bilingual education programs and support EL students’ development and maintenance of their bilingualism.
Goal 4: Form a statewide network, in cooperation with school and district administrators, the IDOE and INTESOL to support the expansion of DL bilingual education.