2025 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. To register, please download and complete the ILRSI Registration Form.
If you are paying by credit card, you must complete both the ILRSI Registration Form and the Credit Card Form.

ILRSI Registration Form

Credit Card Authorization Form

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.