About the Training
The purpose of this virtual workshop is to bring awareness to what school districts, tribal language divisions, tribal education departments, early childhood or Head Start programs, and other stakeholders are doing around the revitalization of Indigenous languages. Participants will be given an opportunity to hear, share ideas, and information about the work that other programs are doing in their tribal communities and nations.
The training will allow everyone to share insights and ideas on how to adapt or develop new techniques best suited to their unique circumstances. Participants will have an opportunity to build knowledge/skills that will assist them in implementing best practices within their respective programs in order to cultivate culturally responsive learning environments. In addition, resources and materials will be shared. Future planning and information needs will also be discussed.
Date and Time: Monday, March 17, 2025 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Zoom Video Conference Opens at 8:00am - 8:30am Registration (Pre-registration Required)
Presenter: Horakireį Jessi L. Falcon, Education Coordinator, Hoocąk Waaziija Haci Language Division
Title: Normalizing Indigenous Language Use: Standards-Based Programming & Instruction
Description: Explore the integration of the Hoocąk Language Standards and Can Do Statements of the Hoocąk Language. Discover the integration of these tools in the Hoocąk Language curriculum in five Wisconsin public school districts. Gain insights into organizing inter-district events, inter-district teacher collaboration, and language outcomes monitoring.
Bio: Horakireį Jessi Falcon, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, is the Education Coordinator for the Hoocąk Waazijja Haci Language Division. Her work implements best practices for the teaching and learning of the Hoocąk language. Mrs. Falcon received her B.S. Ed. in Teacher Education from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2014. She has worked in the Language Division for over 17 years, starting as a language apprentice and then as an instructor. She has been the Education Coordinator for 9 years. Her work has included implementing the Hoocąk Language Standards in various initiatives and developing differentiated language initiatives.
Learning Objectives
By attending the training workshop, participants will:
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be able to explain the background of the Hoocąk Language High School Program
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investigate the Hoocąk Language Standards, Can Do Statements, and Benchmarks
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explore alternative assessment types for Indigenous Language community of speaker goals
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be able to construct initiatives for an Indigenous language community of speakers in other languages
Target Audience
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Indigenous Language Teachers
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Tribal Education Directors and Program Staff Members
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Tribal Language Division Directors and Division Staff
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Early Childhood and Head Start Program Directors and Staff
Facilitator
Bwaakoningwiid David J. O'Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; Phone: (608) 267-2283 or david.oconnor@dpi.wi.gov.
Additional Information/Disclaimers
The virtual training will NOT be recorded or otherwise shared after the scheduled dates. The DPI American Indian Studies Program has found that this allows for more candid conversations, richer dialogue, and increased participation.
This virtual training does NOT meet statutory license stipulations for "Wisconsin American Indian Tribes and Bands", which is often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31. For those seeking to address statuary license stipulations, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Licensing, Educator Advancement, and Development - Statutory License Stipulations webpage for a list of approved courses and workshops. You can also visit the DPI American Indian Studies Program for further information.
* The DPI American Indian Studies Program reserves the right to prioritize enrollment to LEAs with federally identified IDEA status.
Training Format
The virtual training will be 3.5 hours in length and facilitated by Bwaakoningwiid David J. O'Connor in partnership with respective presenters for the training. The training is intended to be interactive and will include discussion time.
This virtual training will be facilitated online using the Zoom cloud video conferencing platform.
Registration and Fees
There are NO registration fees to participate in this virtual training offered by the DPI American Indian Studies Program, which are funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
Funding for this training limits individual acceptance to WISCONSIN RESIDENTS only. Registration is limited to 300 individuals per session. Pre-registration is required.
Questions
Judy Ross, Administrative Assistant
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American Indian Studies Program, https://dpi.wi.gov/amind
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Direct Line: 715-685-1837
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