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SY26 CPS Dual Language Conference
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Biliteracy Key Practices in Practice: The Skyline ALE Approach to Biliteracy
FULL
Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Limited Capacity full
In this session, we will cover the 6 research-backed guiding practices that are at the core of our work in Biliteracy in CPS: oracy, cross-linguistic connections, cognates, metalinguistic awareness, culturally and linguistically sustaining resources, and authentic Spanish language development. Our participants will have an opportunity to learn about Biliteracy Key Practices (Prácticas clave de biliteracidad), and experience a curricular immersion through Skyline Artes de Lenguaje en Español (ALE).

Language: Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Speakers
avatar for Angie Chagoya

Angie Chagoya

Biliteracy Specialist, OMME
avatar for Alissa Machani

Alissa Machani

Biliteracy Manager, OMME
Alissa Machani is a passionate literacy and bilingual education advocate. As an educator, she worked as a bilingual teacher, a dual language teacher, and an English language interventionist. She has a Master of Education in Elementary Education from DePaul University and endorsements... Read More →
avatar for Yesenia Francois

Yesenia Francois

Biliteracy Specialist, OMME
Virgen "Yesenia" Francois is a passionate, equity-driven educator with experience in bilingual, dual language, and inclusive classrooms across elementary and high school settings. She has served in various leadership roles, including on instructional leadership, culture teams, teachers... Read More →
avatar for Bri Brown

Bri Brown

Biliteracy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Bri Brown is a bilingual educator and advocate with more than 10 years’ experience in the field of bilingual education. She currently serves as a Biliteracy Specialist at the Chicago Public Schools Office of Multilingual - Multicultural Education (OMME). There, she supports CPS... Read More →
Friday June 5, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

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