Adelante Educational Specialists Group
Moving districts forward to improve academic achievement for Multilingual Learners
Services
Customized Consulting Specializing in:
- Dual Language Program Needs Assessment & Evaluation
- Dual Language and EL Programming and Design
- Remote/Virtual Professional Development (in response to Covid-19 restrictions)
- Professional Development - Bi-literacy Instruction and Second Language Acquisition
- Bi-literacy Curriculum Development
- Administrator & Teacher Coaching and Feedback
About
Amy Mosquera
Principal Consultant
With over 25 years in education, Amy Mosquera has focused in the areas of second language acquisition and bilingual education with an emphasis in Dual Language/Two Way Immersion Programming. Her passion and commitment to best practice and effective delivery of instruction in grades Pre-K through 12th grade is her most compelling strength. Her extensive knowledge of biliteracy and second language acquisition strategies coupled with her dynamic facilitation and presentation skills will help guide and engage participants towards implementation of effective programming and instruction for all students learning a second language. Amy holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on bilingual education and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
All services are designed and developed to meet your districts needs!
Professional Development Workshops
Professional Development Workshops
A Comprehensive and Customized Approach
Our workshops are customized to meet the specific needs of each district. Workshops include, but are not limited to:
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Best Practice Instruction in Biliteracy Development
- Building the Foundation for Dual Language programming and best practice instruction in the area of biliteracy
- Building Background and Oracy
- Effective Biliteracy Instruction in Reading and Writing
- Paired Literacy Strategies to Enhance Biliteracy Development
- Language Use in the Classroom
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English Learners
- An Introduction
- Building a Language Rich CLassroom
- Developing Academic Language
- Assessing English Learners
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Biliteracy Curriculum Mapping
- Planning of biliteracy units using Backwards Design
Program Improvement Team
Program Improvement Team
Expert Guidance
With the many initiatives in education today it is important to develop a cohesive improvement plan based on data, best practice and research. Teams will work collaboratively through phases to create a 3 year program improvement plan. Contact us today to discuss your districts needs.Professional Coaching and Mentoring
Professional Coaching and Mentoring
Coaching and Mentoring
Coaching and mentoring are processes that enable educators and administrators to enhance their effectiveness, whether that be in the classroom or as a district leader. Our services are tailored to meet your individual professional development needs.What Clients Say
Some kind words from our respected clients
"I can't begin to say what a great job Adelante has done this summer working with our dual language staff. Adelante is the change agent we've needed and I am so thankful that they are part of our team."
"I have worked with Amy Mosquera and Adelante Specialists for the last seven months. She brings amazing talent, skills and commitment to our staff and students. Amy provides a repertoire of strategies that increase achievement for not only English Language learners but all students. Her professional developments are engaging, productive and effective. Teacher not only know the 'why' but the 'how.'
My teachers are excited about her coaching and improvements for our Dual Language Program. I highly recommend Adelante Eduational Specialist Group!"
Moline-Coal Valley District 40
"Our work with Amy has been fundamental in transforming our EL classrooms into learning environments where language development is integral with content instruction. Our collaborative work on literacy strategies and EL best practice has give our teachers the tools to feel equipped to manage the unique needs of our EL population in order to ensure these students thrive and achieve."
Crystal Lake Central High School
Community High School District 155
"Working alongside Adelante Educational Specialists was very beneficial to our dual staff and administration. Their superb skills, guidance and experience assisted our team in the development of the district’s Interdisciplinary Biliteracy curriculum units for our dual language program. We are very thankful for the hands on approach and scaffolding during this professional development to ensure we successfully completed our unit templates."
Wauconda CUSD 118
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