Arrival of Guests
French Embassy - Maison Française, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
Welcome Reception and Lunch
Opening Remarks
2:00-2:10 pm: Address by la Villa Albertine
Xavier Moquet, Education Attaché, Embassy of France, Washington D.C.
2:10-3:10 pm: Keynote Speech: Celebrating the Languages, Knowledge, and Stories of Dual Language Students through a Focus on Sociocultural Competence
Dr. Elizabeth Howard, Professor of Bilingual Education at the University of Connecticut; Co-Founder and CEO of Dual Language Connections, LLC/Tandem Teachers, Storrs, Connecticut
Feedback and Impact Report on the French Dual Language Fund and Q&A.
3:10-3:20 pm - French Dual Language Fund: Call for Proposals 2025-2026
Xavier Moquet, Education Attaché, Embassy of France, Washington D.C.
3:20-4:20 pm: French Dual Language Fund Impact Report: Panel Discussion
Mickaël Raggi, Dual Language Educational Affairs Program Manager, Embassy of France, Washington, D.C.
Dine Kombate, 4th Grade French Immersion Teacher at Maryvale Elementary School FLE Teacher at French Academy, Rockville, MD
Jenny Whitaker, Principal of AXIS International Academy, Fort Collins, CO
Jane Tarwacki, Immersion Programs Supervisor K-12 at Prince George's County Public Schools, Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Alice Bouvenot, French Teaching Intern at Elsie Whitlow Stokes School, Washington D.C.
Margot Carruggi, French Teaching Intern at Elsie Whitlow Stokes School, Washington D.C.
Saida Meddeb Derbel, French Immersion Teacher at Elsie Whitlow Stokes School, Washington D.C.
Break
One Sentence, Many Wins: Vision & Success Stories
Mickaël Raggi, Dual Language Educational Affairs Program Manager, Embassy of France, Washington, D.C.
Blake Ramsey, International Technical Expert for the Development of French Dual Language Education in the USA, Expertise France
Arrival : French Embassy - Maison Française, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
Integrating Language and Content to Foster Continued Development in French
Dr. Roy Lyster, Professor Emeritus of Second Language Education, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
From Goals to Growth: Proficiency-Based Assessment and Instruction
Dr. Brandee Mau, Vice-President of Professional Learning, Avant Assessment, Eugene, Oregon
Break
The Jules Verne Program: Responding to Teacher Shortages with Cultural and Linguistic Ambassadors
Nathalie Lainé, Chargée de mission-Relations internationales, DAREIC, Grenoble, France
Lunch at the Maison Française of the French Embassy
Workshops (Ateliers 1)
Group 1: Planning for Equitable and Multicultural Language Instruction - Ballroom, Small Group
Dr. Nancy Hong, Director of Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs, Glendale, California
Lydia Fa’asu, Director of Utah French Dual Language Immersion Programs, Park City, Utah
Dr. Bertrand Tchoumi, Executive Director of Bilingual Global Citizens Public Charter School, Baltimore, Maryland
Group 2: French Second Language Literacy and Support - Salle Tocqueville, Small Group
Marie Bouteillon, Founder of Creative Bilingual Solutions; Chief Innovation Officer at Hexagramm Books, Decatur, Georgia
Sandra Daniel, Director of Language Programs at the The GLOBE Academy (Global Learning Opportunities through Balanced Education), Atlanta, Georgia
Break
Workshops (Ateliers 2)
Group 3: Leading Together: Building Stronger Language Programs Through Collaboration, Innovation, and Global Exchange - Ballroom, Small Group
Jeannette Acevedo-Isenberg, Head of Schools at Downtown Doral Charter Schools, Miami, Florida
Dr. Anne Lair, Honorary Consul to France in Utah; Professor/Lecturer at the University of Utah; French Bridge Curriculum Director, Salt Lake City, Utah
Valérie Thériez, International Technical Expert; Pedagogical Coordinator for Francophone Pedagogy in Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Group 4: Beyond Enrollment: A Strategic Approach to Student Retention and Success - Salle Tocqueville, Small Group
Dawn Samples, Instructional Lead at Lingco, Greenville, South Carolina
Jane Tarwacki, Immersion Programs Supervisor K-12 at Prince George’s County Public Schools, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Perrine Voisin, Utah French Dual Language Immersion State Coordinator, Park City, Utah
Break
Pulling the Threads Together: Full Group Debrief on Workshop Sessions
Blake Ramsey, International Technical Expert for the Development of French Dual Language Education in the USA, Expertise France
Reception at the Residence of France
Arrival : French Embassy - Maison Française, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
"Advocate Where You Are": Introductory Remarks
Amanda Seewald, Executive Director at Joint National Committee for Languages-National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS)
Ensuring Adequate Funding and Resources for Language Programs: Round Table Plenary
Rob Celic, CEO at Hexagramm Books, Decatur Georgia
Megan Diercks, Executive Director of the American Association of Teachers of French, Denver, Colorado
Nicole Doherty, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools, Manchester School District, Manchester, New Hampshire
Greer Patterson, Education Consultant Specializing in Dual Language Education, San Francisco, California
Gregg Roberts, Executive Director of the Dual Language Immersion Alliance, Salt Lake City, Utah
From Conversation to Legislation - How to Craft Your Advocacy Strategy with your Local State Representative
Gregg Roberts, Executive Director of the Dual Language Immersion Alliance, Salt Lake City, Utah
Advocacy Simulation
Amanda Seewald, Executive Director at Joint National Committee for Languages-National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS)
Mickael Raggi, Dual Language Educational Affairs Program Manager, Embassy of France, Washington, D.C.
Blake Ramsey, International Technical Expert for the Development of French Dual Language Education in the USA, Expertise France
Closing remarks
Nelson Lepicouche, Desk Officer for International French language policies, Francophonie, and North America at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Lunch at the Maison Française of the French Embassy
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