SPEAKER: Dr. Benjamin Kramer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership Program, Texas State University – San Marcos
TOPIC: Ben is the former Principal of Mathews Elementary, a diverse public elementary school with 3 bilingual programs (Spanish, Chinese, and Korean). In 1998, he launched an investigation into the opening of a dual-language Spanish-English track within the school. He’ll share the groundwork they laid for its implementation, including an investigation into the reasons why previous dual-immersion programs were not effective in Austin ISD, and what ultimately caused his school to halt its plans.
LOCATION: Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Board Room. 210 Barton Springs Road, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78704 [MAP]
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, November 12, 2008. 7-9 pm.
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