As part of my research in the Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy (EOSA) at ECU I have assisted in the creation of a learning community that analyzes dual-immersion/bilingual education programs. This is part of my mission as a faculty member of ECU who aims to embrace the growing needs of the Hispanic population in our region and deepen relationships between students, schools, and community partners. I am collaborating with Dr. Marjorie Ringler, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, along with faculty in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
As part of this research, EOSA funded a visit from Dr. Kathryn Lindholm-Leary, Professor of Child & Adolescent Development from San Jose State University, May 28-30, 2014. We were thrilled to receive one of the leading authorities in the field of child bilingual education and dual-language programs.
Dr. Kathryn Lindholm-Leary is currently Professor Emerita of Child and Adolescent Development at San Jose State University. She has worked with two-way immersion and other foreign language and bilingual programs for the past 30 years and during that time has evaluated over 40 programs and helped to establish programs in over 60 school districts in 15 states. Dr. Lindholm-Leary regularly consults with various state and local departments of education. She has authored or co-authored four books and numerous chapters and journal articles on the topics of dual language education and child bilingualism. She has presented her findings at over 175 local, state, national and international conferences.
See her three day schedule here:
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