Grandview, WA: In-Person Teaching for Biliteracy Institute, June 23-25

This in-person institute provides a robust overview of teaching for biliteracy and the Bridge.

The cost of this event is $1575 per person. The Eventbrite fee listed for this event includes fees and taxes. Please contact us at info@teachingforbiliteracy.com to pay with a PO (purchase order) and avoid paying the additional Eventbrite fees and taxes.

The Teaching for Biliteracy Summer Institute brings together district and school-level teams of educators to engage in a deep dive into the instructional, programmatic, and curricular elements of teaching for biliteracy and the Bridge. This robust, multi-day institute will include large-group networking experiences and small-group sessions focused on specific biliteracy topics.

The institute will feature:

· Examples of the strategic use of Spanish (or other non-English language) and English in teaching for biliteracy in dual language one- and two-way programs.

· Best practices in teaching Spanish (or other non-English language) and English literacy.

· Sample biliteracy instruction and strategies that support the Bridge between languages.

· Biliteracy unit framework for developing and delivering standards-based biliteracy units of instruction that integrate the teaching of language, literacy, and content.

· Biliteracy schedules, language and content allocation plans, biliteracy curriculum maps, and other programmatic systems and structures to support biliteracy instruction.

Target Audience:

· This institute is designed for educators working in dual language programs that provide Spanish literacy (or a non-English language) and English literacy to students in one-way (AKA development bilingual or maintenance bilingual) or two-way programs.

· It is recommended that teams of teachers and administrators attend together. Effective makeup of teams includes teachers and decision-makers, and those who support teachers such as coaches, specialists, principals and assistant principals, curriculum directors, literacy directors, bilingual directors, assistant superintendents, and school board members. We take a systems approach to implementing teaching for biliteracy; therefore, we will be sharing a number of structures that will require understanding and support on the part of teachers, leadership, and decision-makers to ensure they are well-implemented.

Institute Location:

The institute will take place in Grandview, WA, a sun-drenched jewel in the heart of the Yakima Valley. Known for its namesake "grand views" of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams, this charming agricultural hub offers a delightful blend of small-town hospitality and breathtaking scenery. Discover why the valley is famous for its world-class hops and vineyards, and immerse yourself in a community rich with local history and flavor.

If flying, you would fly into the Tri-Cities area (Pasco, Kennewick and Richland). Delta has direct flights to the Tri-Cities from Minneapolis, and there are many options through cities like Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, Salt Lake.

There over 35 hotels in the Tri-Cities area, where the airport is located. The Tri-Cities are about a 30 to 40 minute to Grandview. For teams wanting to stay closer to the venue, the Holiday Inn & Suites and the Best Western in Prosser are about 10 to 15 minutes away, and there is also a Best Western Grapevine Inn in Sunnyside WA, also 10 minutes away. Due to the growth in local wineries, there are now many Airbnb offerings as well.

Institute Schedule

• Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 8:30 AM - Noon

The institute will include breakfast (7:30-8:30 AM) and lunch daily.

Paying with a PO or check: To pay with a PO or check, and to save the Eventbrite ticketing fee, please reach out to info@teachingforbiliteracy.com

Space is limited; make sure to register early!

As the event approaches, the institute agenda and other institute related information will be emailed to registered participants.

Refunds are available up to 30 days before the event. No refunds will be provided for participants who register for the event but fail to attend (substitutions are allowed).

Please reach out to info@teachingforbiliteracy.com with any questions about this event.