Summer Language and Culture for Educators June 7- 27, 2014 CETLALIC, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico

Summer Language and Culture for Educators  June 7- 27, 2014.  Now accepting Applications!   Apply online   NOW WE ARE    ONLINE! LEARN SPANISH ONLINE ON SKYPE!      ASK US TODAY! Social Justice Programs 2014  SUMMER LGBT PROGRAM June 14 - July 4, 2014  SUMMER WOMEN AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN MEXICO  July 12 - 25, 2014 SPANISH LANGUAGE FOR MINISTRY August TBA, 2014 Click here to register NOW! Contact Us! We would love to hear from you! Please send us your ideas, questions, comments or  updated contact information: infor@cetlalic.org.mx Also visit us at: Spanish and Social Justice Including: Women's issues Workers' rights Education Health care Religion LGBTQ life in Mexico...and more! Dear Deb :    CETLALIC, the most progressive Spanish immersion school in Mexico, invites you to join us during one of our special social justice programs, or year-round during our regular program. Announcing our next Social Justice Program: Students from Illinois State University, Bilingual Education Program with Don Felix Serdan, a Zapatista's activist.        Language and Culture for Educators  June 7- 27, 2014   For present and future bilingual educators, as well as all those who would like to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to better serve Spanish speakers in their classes. For more information: www.cetlalic.org.mx About CETLALIC More than a Spanish school - a whole experience! CETLALIC is a community-minded Spanish immersion institute. We welcome all people and take pride in the diversity of age,  ethnicity, religion, gender and sexual identity of our students.   Students from Illinois State University meeting with Mexican Public School students while practicing Spanish  26 + years teaching and learning!   TESTIMONIAL FOR CETLALIC By Pauline Clardy, Ph.D. Bilingual Education Program Coordinator Department of Curriculum and Instruction  Illinois State University   CETLALIC's program offered more than we expected in every aspect of the program.  First, our students were welcomed into the homes of families who treated them as if they were their own children.  These families paid attention to the educational needs of the students as well as their personal well-being and supported them in every possible way. Secondly, our students received customized instruction in Spanish at their proficiency levels.  Students reported that the low teacher - student ratio was very helpful as were the authentic activities that the teachers provided.  Third, the series of lectures and videos taught our students about the history, culture, educational system and contemporary realities of Mexico while enlightening them about the struggles and resilience of its people.   Fourth, the school visits provided a context for our students to observe Mexican students in both public and private schools, and gave them an opportunity to talk to various school stakeholders.  This enabled them to consider various perspectives and make comparisons to U.S. school systems.  Fifth, the excursions provided students an opportunity to see more of historic Mexico and experience exciting adventures.  CETLALIC's emphasis on social justice challenged our students to look beyond traditional accounts of history and current events and question inequities in schools and society.  Students report that Jorge and Martha worked tirelessly to accommodate their needs, which in some cases included making adjustments to the program.  I feel that our students will now understand the Mexican immigrant children that they will someday teach and will be better prepared to include their history and culture in the classroom and the curriculum.  I support the work of CETLALIC, and I would highly recommend its programs to other universities and colleges. SPANISH PROGRAMS ALL YEAR LONG ALL LEVELS.  Study Social Justice Issues Experience Mexican Culture living with a Family! Production assistance provided by Jonathan Soard © 2008