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OCDE Project GLAD®

A model of professional development dedicated to building academic language and literacy for all students, especially multilingual learners.

OCDE Project GLAD®

A model of professional development dedicated to building academic language and literacy for all students, especially multilingual learners.

About OCDE Project GLAD®

The Project GLAD® training model combines research and theory with classroom demonstrations and guided teacher practice and planning time. We work collaboratively with schools and districts to support the depth and sustainability of the model.
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About OCDE Project GLAD®

The Project GLAD® training model combines research and theory with classroom demonstrations and guided teacher practice and planning time. We work collaboratively with schools and districts to support the depth and sustainability of the model.

Register Today for Upcoming Project GLAD® Trainings

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For more detailed information regarding upcoming Project GLAD® trainings, see below.

Registration fee includes materials and access to GLAD® online implementation resources.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: To receive a Project GLAD® certificate of completion for any training listed here, participants must attend all days of training and meet all strategy planning and preparation requirements given at the time of classroom demonstration.

GLAD® in Early Childhood Foundations

Audience: PreK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade Educators
Research & Theory Workshop: June 2, 2025
ABQ On-Site Classroom Demonstration: June 3-6, 2025
Location: Explora Science Center

Link to the GLAD Registration/Interest Form

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    OCDE Project GLAD® Foundations

    Audience: 2nd - 5th+ Educators
    Virtual Research & Theory Workshop: June 4-5, 2025
    ABQ On-Site Classroom Demonstration: June 10-13, 2025
    Location: Explora Science Center

    Link to the GLAD Registration/Interest Form

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      OCDE Project GLAD® Offerings in Districts or Schools

      Gadsden Independent School District
      Southwest Regional Education Collaborative
      Deming Public Schools
      Eugene, OR
      Farmington Public Schools NM
      Zion, IL
      Chelsea, MA

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        Upcoming GLAD® Trainings

        Check back for more professional learning opportunities

        To generate a quote/estimate for any PD options, please complete the GLAD® PD Interest Form.

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        OCDE Project GLAD® Foundations

        Project GLAD® Foundations is a 6-day professional learning opportunity consisting of two parts:

        • Part 1- Research and Theory Workshop (2 days)
        • Part 2- Demonstration Lesson & Planning (4 days)

        Attendance at all six days is required to receive certification in OCDE Project GLAD® Foundations. The OCDE Project GLAD® Foundations Training is available to anyone with a teaching license.

        To generate an estimate for GLAD® PD opportunities in the Albuquerque area, please complete the GLAD® PD Interest Form.

        To bring GLAD® PD to your school or district, please contact gladinfo@dlenm.org.

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          Early Childhood GLAD®/Preschool GLAD®

          GLAD® in Early Childhood Training Information

          GLAD® in Early Childhood is about creating a rich environment of language, ideas, and concepts. While it is copyrighted as Preschool GLAD®, it is a great match for early childhood educators working in preschool, kindergarten, and 1st/2nd grades looking for ways for students to engage in learning at their entry points with multiple ways to respond.

          To generate an estimate for GLAD® PD opportunities in the Albuquerque area, please complete the GLAD® PD Interest Form. To bring GLAD® PD to your school or district, please contact gladinfo@dlenm.org.

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            OCDE Project GLAD® Training of Trainers – Trainer Certification

            Trainer Certification, Tiers II and III:
            This is offered to enthusiastic GLAD® educators who want to pursue becoming trainers of the framework. There is an application process and trainers in training work in a team of 2-4 for 12-18 months to become certified.

            For more information about trainer certification, please contact:
            gladinfo@dlenm.org
            505-243-0648

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              Key Strategies

              Workshop-style professional development incorporating research on content & language rich teaching and learning, interactive classroom culture, and key GLAD® strategies for supporting all students in academic content and language development, especially language learners.

              For more information or to set up a meeting to discuss the possibilities for your school or district, please contact us at gladinfo@dlenm.org.

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                Biliteracy Institute

                This institute has a biliteracy focus with innovative Project GLAD® strategies to leverage students’ bilingualism and build academic content and language proficiency in English and Spanish. Experience GLAD® strategies through a dual language lens and plan for i
                implementation in the school setting.

                For more information about the Biliteracy Institute, please contact:
                gladinfo@dlenm.org
                505-243-0648

                  Summer Institute 2025

                  Coming this summer - June 10 + 11, 2025 in Las Cruces, NM.  Click here for more details.

                  In Partnership with OCDE Project GLAD® National Training Center

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                  DLeNM is an OCDE Project GLAD® Regional Training Center. Together, we are committed to serving language learners in their academic, linguistic, social, and civic lives. We engage in culturally and linguistically responsive practices that build multiliteracy and multiculturalism.

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                  For more information contact Caia Brown-Oben at Caia@dlenm.org and then gladinfo@dlenm.org.