K-12 Dual Language Mission & Vision by Multilingual Department https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm Please click on the + to add your responses to the two questions. We will use this board to reflect on when synthesizing our shared values and beliefs. en-us 2020-09-23 20:17:50 UTC 2020-10-01 18:17:58 UTC hello@padlet.com cultural wealth, cultural aspirations, linguistic repertoire https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/780939896 They are the language of our environment.]]> 2020-09-25 23:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/780939896 Shift in evolution to empower critical perspectives and transformation of institutional change https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/780943564 2020-09-25 23:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/780943564 That we value the space for educational liberation in the fact that our K-12 programs do not have to be identical from the same mold, but that the mold is created to fit a space that students/families/communities would invest in. https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/780945225 2020-09-25 23:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/780945225 cultural sensitivity, trustworthiness, cooperative https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/789778046 These are the core values to build strong relationships among community and staff.

]]> 2020-09-29 22:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/789778046 Treat normal bilingual behavior as assets to be develop and no problems to be solved. https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792282083 This is the key to evolution and transformation!]]> 2020-09-30 17:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792282083 Our mission and vision should be the same across all grades, empower future global bilingual, and biliterate learners. https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792297206 2020-09-30 17:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792297206 Our programs should thrive toward the same goal: prepare our future bilingual and biliteral global learners. https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792312432 Empowering learners to embrace their first language is key to success that leads to transformation. ]]> 2020-09-30 17:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792312432 challenging linguistic power, increasing students´ feelings of self-efficacy, the relationship between language and identity. https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792570368 Being bilingual and bicultural in the U.S. has emotional and psychological impacts.  Multiculturalism is an asset, but rarely is it treated as such in practice.]]> 2020-09-30 18:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792570368 Identity and the social power of languages https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792608205 Our mission and vision should acknowledge the identity component of languages and how our program exists to reduce barriers in the opportunity gap by increasing student capital. ]]> 2020-09-30 18:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/792608205 jamilpayton https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793315347 Building relationships
Being a LEARNING Leader
Keeping students/families cultures at the center of the work]]> 2020-10-01 00:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793315347 jamilpayton https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793324919 Why do we continue to say something is oppressive and not best practice, yet continue to engage our students and families in this manner?]]> 2020-10-01 00:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793324919 Functionality and Perspectives https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793375385 Learners of the language achieving functional proficiency and being able to use the language as an asset to improve their quality of life. Also recognizing culture-specific perspectives and values and how that might play into the language. ]]> 2020-10-01 01:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793375385 Equity and Rich Repertoire https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793423405 I connected to her comments about tweaking curriculum written for mono-language learners and "most unfortunately being asked to just translate them...". I also connected to students needing a rich repertoire of language registers to be able to truly use and understand language. 

]]> 2020-10-01 02:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793423405 Intentionality and equity https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793431410 Although working towards the same mission as far as language learning, we need to consider the different needs from school to school in being able to reach that mission and work to be intentional and equitable. ]]> 2020-10-01 02:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/793431410 Being authentic and value-added https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794154965 Showing up in my current truth and creating a safe space for everyone to show up in theirs (recognizing that truths can change/grow). Empowering the incredible assets everyone has to offer and the strength in diversity.]]> 2020-10-01 11:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794154965 "That said, I refuse to live in a world where the best we can do is prepare language-minoritized students for a racist society. What might it look like to treat institutional racism as the problem that needs to be modified rather than the linguistics practices of language-minoritized communities?" Dr. Flores (this quote highlights the need for people to live their truth and to shape our racist system into one where everyone is valued) https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794176478 2020-10-01 11:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794176478 One unified Dual Language vision with different mission statements to account for the schools' communities https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794185579 2020-10-01 11:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794185579 https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794728944 Equity - assigning resources according to need. Analyzing systems and taking action to shift balances of power.
Being a Learning Leader
Student-centered]]> 2020-10-01 14:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794728944 Historical Perspective https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794775528 Our programs are being developed within a historical context of our city]]> 2020-10-01 14:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794775528 https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794783145 Socio-political context matters]]> 2020-10-01 14:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794783145 Bilingualism/biliteracy High academic achievement in both program languages. Sociocultural competence https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794847387 2020-10-01 14:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794847387 Recognizing students' native languages as an asset. https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794950906 2020-10-01 15:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794950906 Bilingualism/biliteracy High academic achievement in both program languages. Sociocultural competence https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794962784 2020-10-01 15:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794962784 Equity all students should have access to k-12 aligned dual language programs. In order to be successful in todays world we need to be bilingual and bi literacte. https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794975351 2020-10-01 15:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/794975351 Community https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795612739 Functioning as a collective and uplifting each other with truth and power. 

]]> 2020-10-01 17:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795612739 Equity https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795620469 Allowing spaces to be welcoming of lived experiences and people to be and feel visible. Unless getting and giving of what is needed as a human right. ]]> 2020-10-01 17:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795620469 Honesty https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795631290 Lift one another without the burden of lies. Basing relationships on the pushing and pulling of personal and professional growth. ]]> 2020-10-01 17:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795631290 DL Vision https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795845159 Promote linguistic and academic proficiency in the majority and minority languages. It strives in the inclusion  of positive cross-cultural attitudes for all students.]]> 2020-10-01 18:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795845159 DL Mission https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795871372 In an ever changing world, dual language students will be bilingually and biliterately prepared to undertake multiple challenges while being proliferous contributors to society.]]> 2020-10-01 18:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/multilingualdepartment/xpkm3ycucayecaqm/wish/795871372