Community School
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COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

REQUEST FOR LANGUAGE CONSULTATION PROPOSALS

Introduction:  Community School of Excellence (CSE) invites proposals from a qualified linguist to consult with our Hmong Language teaching team to enhance language development instruction, support curriculum creation, and train staff on the implementation of created curriculum. The selected consultant will play a critical role in building a comprehensive and culturally responsive Hmong language program.

Background:  CSE is a public charter school serving a diverse student population, including a large number of Hmong heritage learners. Our Hmong Language team is dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and teaching the Hmong language through culturally sustaining pedagogy. We are seeking expert linguistic support to ensure the instructional practices and curriculum are research-based, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with best practices in language education.  

Scope of Work:  The consultant will:

• Language Development Training:
  Provide targeted professional development for CSE teachers on Hmong language acquisition, structure, and pedagogy.
  
  

• Curriculum Design Leadership:
  Lead and guide the Hmong Language team in the design and development of standards-aligned, vertically articulated curriculum materials.
  
  

• Instructional Coaching:
  Model instructional practices and mentor Hmong Language teachers on best practices for language teaching and assessment.
  
  

• Resource Review:
  Review and recommend culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate instructional materials.
  
  

• Collaborative Planning:
  Facilitate collaborative planning sessions to ensure alignment across grade levels and integration of curriculum into daily instruction.
  
  

• Deliverables:
  
  

  • Professional development sessions
    
    

  • Scope and sequence framework for Hmong Language curriculum
    
    

  • Weekly or bi-weekly coaching sessions with staff (virtual or in person)
    
    

  • Written feedback and implementation support documentation

Professional Qualifications and Requirements:  The ideal candidate will have:

• Advanced degree in Linguistics, Language Development, Applied Linguistics, or related field

• Expertise in Hmong language structure, dialects, and orthography
  
  

• Experience in curriculum development and language instruction
  
  

• Experience working with heritage language learners and culturally diverse schools
  
  

• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
  
  

• Availability to travel to CSE (if in-person work is required)

All interested applicants must submit their proposal by the deadline as indicated below: 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 16, 2025

ADDRESS INTEREST OR QUESTIONS TO: 

Bobbi Hume, Ph.D.

Chief Academic Officer

651-917-0073 

bobbih008@csemn.org

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