2024 Indigenous Language Revitalization Summer Institute

How to create and sustain successful indigenous language immersion programs

A 4-day, hands-on, how-to workshop for creating a new language immersion program or re-energizing an existing immersion program by converting weaknesses into strengths.

Who’s invited:

• those committed to saving at-risk indigenous languages
• those wanting to start a language immersion school or program
• those wanting to improve the academic achievement of American Indian students
• those currently working in a language immersion school or program who want to ensure its success and longevity

About the Presenter:

Founder and former Director of Puente de Hozho Tri-lingual School, Dr. Michael Fillerup guides you through his 10-step process for creating and sustaining an indigenous language immersion program for the ages.

Additionally, you will learn:

• how to develop the five essential elements of a language immersion program
• how to maximize the 4 P’s – promotion, publicity, public relations, and parent participation
• the do’s and don’ts of a language immersion program
• potential obstacles and how to overcome them
• troubleshooting and practical advice
• how to light two candles with one flame (i.e., revitalizing the indigenous language while boosting student achievement)

How to design an indigenous knowledge-focused curriculum

**To enroll in the Level 2 workshop, one must have completed the Level 1 workshop in a previous year. The two workshops run concurrently and one cannot attend both in the same year.

In this 4-day workshop, Language Advocate Jennie DeGroat demonstrates how to collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and tribal leaders to develop a language curriculum derived from the knowledge, culture, and values of the community. Participants will focus on both the curriculum process and product. This is the follow-up workshop to “How to Create and Sustain Successful Indigenous Language Immersion Programs”.

Registration for either workshop is $500 per person. Please visit the registration page to complete the process.

Participants will make their own lodging arrangements.  A list of local hotels with special rates for the AIITEC will be provided.

A breakfast will be provided each morning of the workshops.  Participants will be responsible for their other meals.

Each participant who successfully completes either of the workshops will receive a Certificate of Completion reflecting the number of hours of training provided in the workshop.