Institute Information - 2027 Puebla Summer Institute

Highlights include:

Expert-Led Sessions: Faculty from the BUENO Center and Literacy Squared will deliver research-based, engaging, and interactive sessions.
Focused Topics: Explore effective strategies for biliteracy instruction, assessment techniques for multilingual learners, culturally responsive teaching practices, social and emotional support for newcomer students and teachers, and integrating technology in bilingual education.
Hands-On Activities: Engage inpractical activities that you can apply directlyinyour classroom or school.
Collaborative Environment: Connect and collaborate with peers in a supportive and inspiring setting.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts, engage in hands-on activities, and collaborate with peers in a supportive and inspiring environment.

In addition to the educational sessions, you will have the chance to explore the splendor of Puebla's elegant colonial architecture and delicious foods that honor its nickname, "The City of the Angels." The city's vibrant streets are filled with beautifully preserved buildings, colorful tiles, and stunning churches. Puebla is also renowned for its culinary delights, including mole poblano, chalupas, and chiles en nogada, offering a true feast for the senses. Learn more about traveling to Puebla and immerse yourself in its rich cultural heritage and welcoming atmosphere Lonely Planet.

“I truly enjoyed going into the schools and observing teaching and talking with the students. It was awesome to see some of the strategies in action. I feel more confident in implementing Spanish literacy in my classroom.”

“The sessions were incredibly informative and gave me practical tools to support my bilingual students. The sense of community and shared purpose was truly motivating.”

“I feel it has made an impact on how much more I need to fight and advocate for bilingualism and the understanding of the families in our district.”

“I was inspired by the dedication of the educators and the enthusiasm of the students. The experience deepened my understanding of bilingual education and the importance of cultural inclusivity in our teaching practices.”

Check out our Impact Report from last year to learn more!

Join us in Puebla for a transformative experience!

The cost is $3500 per person. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required by February 1, 2027. There are only 50 spots available, and we need to have a minimum of 30 people to make the trip happen (so register early!).

The Institute fee includes a single occupancy hotel room for 7 days and 7 nights and 3 meals per day. Hotel check-in will be on June 5 and check-out will be on June 14. Additionally, there will be two excursions (TBD) that are covered as well. The Institute fee does not include transportation costs from the point of origin to Puebla and return, nor does it include transportation while in Mexico. Please check flights first as we have noticed the price of airline tickets has increased.

If you register a group of 4, get one free! To redeem this discount, please make sure to register all participants at the same time. Once you register 4 people, the 5th person should be discounted automatically.

Refunds:

The $500 deposit is non-refundable. The remaining balance of $3,000 is refundable if we receive a written request to yesenia.gomez@colorado.edu before March 31, 2027. Refund requests received after this date will not be processed.

Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receiving the written request. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization and/or individual to adhere to the policy for cancellations and refunds. If the Institute is canceled by the organizers, a full refund, including the deposit, will be issued.

For questions or further information, please contact yesenia.gomez@colorado.edu.

The BUENO Center for Multicultural Education is recognized nationally for its work with culturally and linguistically diverse students and their teachers.

Through a comprehensive range of research, training, and service projects, the BUENO Center strongly promotes quality education with an emphasis on cultural pluralism. We are deeply committed to facilitating equal educational opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse learners as well as students with special needs.The BUENO Center has led a range of educational programs that promote quality education for over 40 years. Learn more about the programs we currently support, partner with, or lead at our website.

Literacy Squared® is a comprehensive, research-based, and research-tested model designed to support biliteracy development in Spanish-English speaking children in U.S. schools. The Literacy Squared team collaborates with PK-5 bilingual teachers, guiding them in teaching Spanish and English paired literacy. The program uses the lens of holistic bilingualism to analyze assessments in both languages and highlight the interconnectedness of reading, writing, oracy, and metalanguage.

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