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Empowering the Latine/Hispanic Community: Insights from Parent Researchers on Learning Differences
Introduction:In a groundbreaking initiative, four dedicated parents took the reins of research, delving into the unique needs of the Latine/Hispanic community concerning children with learning differences. This year-long journey culminated in a comprehensive final report presentation that shed light on essential insights and recommendations. The initiative not only empowered these four parent researchers but also […]
“Maestras con Voz”: Bridging Gaps, Building Communities in North Carolina’s Public Schools
“Maestras con Voz”: Bridging Gaps, Building Communities in North Carolina’s Public SchoolsIntroduction:In the diverse landscape of North Carolina’s public schools, fostering meaningful connections between educators and the families they serve is essential for student success. Recognizing the unique needs of Latine/Hispanic families, our innovative program, “Maestras con Voz,” takes center stage in empowering teachers to […]
Welcoming New Leadership to ISLA NC: A Strong Future Ahead
We are thrilled to announce a new chapter for ISLA (Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition) as we welcome new leaders to guide our organization towards an even brighter future. With a strong focus on empowering Latine youth and their families, ISLA has been at the forefront of innovative heritage language immersion programs since our establishment […]
ISLA Los Sábados End of Year Celebration.
Another successful school year at ISLA Los Sábados has come to an end, and it truly has been an eye opening experience. The theme of the year was “Strengthening our cultural connection through Latin American languages.” We witnessed the incredible efforts of our dedicated students, parents, and teachers through our core value: collective power, where […]
Mes de arte Expo
ISLA HOSTS ANNUAL MES DE ARTE EXPO AND ANNOUNCES SPRING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN DURHAM, N.C. ISLA will be hosting its annual Mes de Arte Expo on Saturday, March 11th, from 10 a.m-12 noon EDT. The event will take place at St. Thomas More Elementary School, located at 920 Carmichael St. in Chapel Hill. ISLA’s Mes de […]
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
November 10th, 2022 Dear ISLA community: We are happy to share with you our journey in hosting our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration that occurred on Friday, October 14th, 2022. It all started with an idea to host an event where our families, students and supporters can celebrate 10 years of ISLA building community […]
Board Letter RE: ED Transition
September 30, 2022 To our greater ISLA community: ISLA has so much to be proud of what it has accomplished over the last 10 years. In 2012, ISLA started with 14 students and a dream. Now ISLA serves over 400 students within all of our four programs and over 300 families a year […]
Cómo defender los derechos de tus hijos en escuelas públicas
ISLA NC está ofreciendo un curso gratuito de 9 semanas donde usted aprenderá a defender los derechos educativos de sus hijos y será compensado por su tiempo. El curso proveerá herramientas esenciales para empoderar a los padres cuando defienden los derechos educativos de sus hijos y nos enseñará a aprovechar los conocimientos y fuerzas culturales […]
Retraso en el desarrollo del habla o del lenguaje
Fuente: https://kidshealth.org/es/parents/not-talk.html Al igual que con otras habilidades e hitos evolutivos, la edad a la que los niños aprenden el lenguaje y empiezan a hablar puede variar. Conocer algunas cosas sobre el desarrollo del habla y del lenguaje puede ayudar a los padres a saber si deberían o no preocuparse. ¿En qué se distinguen el […]
Welcome to Our NEW School Year: 2021-2022
ISLA is pleased to announce our new logo reveal during our new school year kickoff on September 25, 2021, from 10 AM- 12 PM. With the help of our students, families, board, and staff, we will reveal our new logo that represents and encompasses ISLA’s core values, mission, and vision. The new logo reflects ISLA’s […]
Bridging the Divide: Connecting Educators and Schools to Latinx Families.
Bridging the Divide: Connecting Educators and Schools to Latinx Families. English version Durham, NC- April 5, 2021. For Immediate Release Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition (ISLA) is pleased to host its first Education Conference titled “Bridging the Divide: Connecting Educators and Schools to Latinx Families.” ISLA recognizes the many education inequities that have plagued our […]
ISLA VERANO
ENGLISH VERSION Travel through Latin America this Summer with ISLA! Register for ISLA Verano Today! This summer doesn’t have to be boring! Get excited because we are “traveling” to Latin America this summer through an immersive language and cultural experience with ISLA! ISLA Verano is our in-person 6-week (June 21-July 30) COVID-safe outdoor exploration summer […]
Emmy Awards of the Midsouth
This February, two ISLA community members were recognized at the Regional Emmy Awards of the Midsouth! Berenice Malagón, a multimedia journalist at Univision Communications Inc., won an Emmy award for the second time in the Video Essay category. Furthermore, the producer for a video featuring the story of Cornelio Campos, a Durham-based artist, also won […]
2019 Día de Profesiones y Oficios.
Adults love to ask children ‘what do you want to be when you grow up?’ The answers that follow can be so full of ambition and possibility, not to mention creativity: Doctor, Firefighter, Musician, Teacher, Pilot, Superhero! Sometimes, however, the thought of one day having a job can seem so far off and the options, […]
ISLA won NCPCA Peace Prize / ISLA Gana Premio de la Paz de NCPCA
ISLA receives The North Carolina Peace Corps Association 2021 Peace Prize ISLA recibe el Premio de la Paz 2021 de The North Carolina Peace Corps Association English Version Durham, NC, Release: February 12, 2021. For Immediate Release Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition (ISLA) is pleased to receive The North Carolina Peace Corps Association 2021’s Peace […]
Art Month / Mes de arte
Conectando Comunidad Con mi Cultura a través de las Artes English Version Everyone in the world has been affected in one way or another since the COVID-19 Pandemic began in November 2019. Approximately one year later, ISLA continues to reflect on how it continues to challenge the world, our country, our state, and our families. […]
Student Art Show: ISLA Pop America
February is Mes de Arte at ISLA. It is a month-long celebration of visual arts and the incredible talent of our young students. Art is an important aspect of our educational philosophy. The ISLA curriculum is based on a cultural educational model that incorporates stories, traditions and geography of Spanish-speaking countries into each lesson. Through […]
ISLA Profile: Lady Johana Cuervo
As athletic coordinator, Lady raises funds, organizes practices, recruits coaches and plans game days for Fútbol ISLA. Under her direction, the program has garnered tremendous support and interest. Kids join to play recreational soccer while speaking solely in Spanish throughout practices and games. Connecting with parents, the local community and sponsors, Lady is raising funds […]
Second Annual Art Day
Art day at ISLA! This Saturday, students were able to express their creativity by putting their own touch on the artistic styles of some famous Latin American artists. They learned about artists such as Elsa Gramcko, Omar Rayo, and Noe Canjura, and then made artwork based on each artist’s unique styles and techniques. For example, […]