Held at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
 
July 27–August 7, 2009

Deadline for Registration:  May 19, 2009.  Course space limited to 18.  Register now!

We invite you to be a part of Millersville University’s Latino Language, Pedagogy, and Culture Immersion Institute sponsored by Millersville University's Office of Graduate & Professional Studies, Office of Global Education and Partnerships, and School of Education in partnership with the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez.
 
The Institute uniquely provides school teachers and administrators a cultural immersion experience in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico that provides 24 hours of intensive instruction in adult practical Spanish language (advanced Spanish instruction also available); workshops on the history, geography and culture of Puerto Rico; the cultural dynamics of the classroom, the curriculum, the family and the community of Puerto Rican schools and children; and educational field trips to cultural sites and to local schools. No Spanish language background is required.

INSTITUTE INFORMATION: School District Teams are encouraged to attend the Institute together. There will be a minimum and maximum of 18 participants before the institute will run.  Please note the last day for registration is May 19, 2009.

INSTITUTE CREDITS: All participants will receive 3 graduate credits for this 12 day Institute, 7/27/09-8/7/09.

INSTITUTE THEME:
The theme for this Institute is the educational intersection of language, culture, and pedagogy and the impact of these factors on successful student learning and on teaching, including students with disabilities. Educators who participate will gain a basic understanding of the Spanish language and will develop a personal understanding of the impact of Latino culture on the dynamics of the classroom. Educators will be able to apply these knowledge, skills, and understandings to their own classrooms, schools, and to the instruction of children who are Latino/a with and without disabilities.

INSTITUTE OVERVIEW/INSTITUTE OBJECTIVES and REQUIREMENTS

INSTITUTE COSTS and REGISTRATION

INSTITUTE PHOTOS and STUDENT BLOG from PREVIOUS INSTITUTES

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please note that all Institute withdrawals must be made immediately in writing to the Office of Graduate & Professional Studies at Millersville University; please see below for details.

Pre-Departure Refund Policy: The Office of Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS) encumbers a variety of expenses with its overseas partners and other third party vendors months before you arrive at the Institute. Therefore, if you withdraw from the Institute after either GPS or the international partner has incurred any expense on your behalf that part of the cost may not be refunded to you.  If the Office of Graduate & Professional Studies is able to fill your space with someone from the waiting list, it is more likely they will be able to refund some of your program costs.  The later you withdraw, the less likely you will be able to obtain even a partial refund. 

Refund Policy Following MU Program Start: If you withdraw from the Institute after the program officially begins, you will not be refunded any of the program costs, including housing, unless and until the partner university or other involved third party reimburses GPS or releases GPS from its financial obligation. Participants in any program who choose NOT to participate in a mandatory or non-mandatory program activity (such as a field trip, excursion, cultural event, etc.) will NOT be refunded any portion of the program costs.

Trip Cancellation: The Office of GPS advises you to purchase personal trip cancellation insurance to safeguard yourself against losses or penalties should you find yourself unable to attend the institute.  The Office of GPS assumes no responsibility for such losses or penalties.