Dual-Language Bilingual Education Leaders as Learners, Anchors, and Advocates

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Abstract

Responsive leadership is pivotal for Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) goal implementation (Ramos, 2009; Menken, 2017). This study delves into the experiences of a new DLBE leader who engaged in the process of developing an understanding of DLBE goals and implemented them through DLBE meetings/professional development with her team. Through collaborative and reflective interactions with a University research team, the leader grappled with tensions and challenges, which in turn prompted a shift in her mindset. This process empowered her to confront systemic inequities and epistemological beliefs, leading to beneficial changes in the DLBE program for the benefit of teachers, students, and the community.

Authors

• Astrid Sierra, Metropolitan State University of Denver

• Melinda E. Martin-Beltran, University of Maryland

• Sandra Natalia Gutiérrez, University of Maryland

• Amanda D. Cataneo, University of Maryland