What: 2017 Summer Institute "From the Past into the Future: Equity, Justice, and Diversity"
When: Wednesday, July 19, and Thursday, July 20
Where: Glen Miller Ballrooms, UMC
The ÌýisÌýan integral part of the School of Education at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä. For 40 years, BUENOÌýhas been conducting research focused on bilingual, multiculturalÌýand special education,Ìýas well as facilitating comprehensive professional learning for educators.Ìý
Through research, trainingÌýand service projects, the public programÌýstrongly promotes quality education with an emphasis on cultural pluralism and is deeply committed to facilitating equal educational opportunities for cultural and language minority students.
In July, the BUENO CenterÌýwill host the 2017 Summer Institute titled "From the Past into the Future: Equity, Justice, and Diversity." TheÌýthought-provoking,Ìýenlightening two-day conference is designed to build knowledge and skills about the education of culturally- and linguistically-diverse learners.
Faculty, researchersÌýand professors from the BUENO Center and ²ÊÃñ±¦µä will deliver research-based, engagingÌýand participatory sessions addressing topics such asÌýbiliteracy instruction,ÌýEnglish language development,Ìýspecial educationÌýand family and community engagement.
The institute is designed for both novice and experienced K-12 teachers and school administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to select from a variety of workshops that best meet their interests and needs. It is recommended participants attend in teams. Some of the sessions will be delivered in Spanish.
To register and learn more about the Summer Institute, . Early-bird registration ends March 30.