How can teachers develop curriculum and instruction so that language and content mutually reinforce each other? The Francis C. Hammond International Academy in Alexandria, VA, was founded in 2015, serves 100% recently arrived immigrant and refugee students in grades 6 – 8, and “challenge(s) students academically while increasing English proficiency, fulfilling emotional and social needs, ensuring access to quality education, and preparing those students for high school, college and careers in our society.” In this visit, participants will examine resources from the academy, hear from students and staff, and observe classrooms in order to surface the instructional practices and structures in place to support language and content acquisition across all classes. Visitors will also debrief and reflect on what they can take back with them to their own respective school communities.

Interested in attending? Contact Genna Robbins at genna.robbins@internationalsnetwork.org