Why, How and Where to Raise Bilingual Kids – even if you only speak one language
Organized by DC Language Immersion Project with support from French Morning
Supported by Rochambeau, The French School of Washington DC, Whole Kids Academy and Qatar Foundation International and co-hosted by DC Public Library and DC State Board of Education
Francis Gregory Library, Saturday January 14th, 2017 Get your free ticket and more info on the program here!
Why foster bilingualism in children, how to support and encourage bilingualism even when parents are monolinguals, and where to find bilingual programs and resources in DC. Come learn about all of this and more from teachers, exhibitors and fellow parents during DC’s first Bilingual Education Fair. Download the flier (English and Spanish version) here!
Participate with (or without:-) your child in one of many story times in many languages including Hebrew, Arabic, French, Mandarin, Amharic, German and Spanish, and discover why children are such born linguists. Presentations will follow on the cognitive and economic benefits of being bilingual, and on tools and resources to foster bilingualism.
Representatives from DC’s Dual Language programs will be there to showcase their programs and answer your questions. Other exhibitors will include language and culture organizations based in DC, bilingual publishers, app developers, theatre companies, daycare operators, tutors, etc.
Co-sponsored by
- DC Public Schools
- DC Public Charter School Board
- National Association for Bilingual Education – Eastern Affiliate
- Virginia Alliance for Youth Achievement
- Virginia Dual Language Educators Network
- My Bilingual Child, Prince George County
- Ward 1 Education Collaborative
- Ward 2 Education Network
- Ward 3 Ed Net
- Ward 4 Alliance
- Ward 5 Council on Education
- Capital Hill Public School Parent Organization
- Ward 7 Education Council
- Ward 8 Education Council
- Globalize DC
Light refreshments will be provided.