Welcome To The
Institute For Multilingual Education (IME)
A boutique educational consultancy firm dedicated to creating a multilingual society by developing research-based, high-quality K-12 dual language immersion and world language programs across the United States.
Why Choose Us
Experience and Expertise
We have over twenty-five years of experience as scholar-practitioners in K-12 dual language immersion and world language education.
Customized Consulting
We offer a boutique approach to consulting-handling every aspect of creating, sustaining, and evaluating K-12 dual language immersion and world language programs.
Research-Based Practices
Our consultants are scholar- practitioners in the dual language immersion and world language fields, so they have knowledge and expertise in theory, practice, and pedagogy.
Our North Star
We are grounded in our mission and vision to create a multilingual society by helping schools, districts, and educational institutions establish research-based K-12 dual language immersion and world language programs.
Introduction:
About Us
Our goal is to collaborate with schools and districts to design and implement language programs that promote academic excellence, language proficiency, and sociocultural competence. Grounded in best practices and tailored to meet the unique needs of each community, we empower students to become global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
About The Institute For Multilingual Education (IME)
The Institute for Multilingual Education (IME) is a national boutique educational consultancy firm dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of language programs at every level. We are committed to creating a multilingual society by establishing well-developed, research-based K-12 dual language immersion and world language programs across the United States. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive consultancy services that enhance dual language immersion and world language initiatives.
Our Mission
The mission of the Institute for Multilingual Education (IME) is to support schools and districts in designing and implementing research-based, high-quality K-12 dual language immersion and world language programs.
We aim to cultivate linguistic proficiency, academic achievement, and cultural competence, empowering students to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.
Our Services
Program Design and Implementation
We specialize in designing and implementing
K-12 dual language immersion and world language programs that promote high academic achievement in multiple languages, multilingualism and multiliteracy, and sociocultural competence. We utilize the most current research-based practices in the field and offer support throughout a program’s development.
Professional Development
We offer professional development that addresses specific needs and challenges faced by educators in multilingual settings. Each workshop is customized to align with the institution’s mission and vision, goals, and priorities. We also provide hands-on support for effective and successful implementation of language programs. Our consultants work alongside educators to deliver professional learning sessions, coaching, and ongoing feedback. We provide personalized coaching and mentorship for educators at all levels. Through one-on-one sessions and collaborative planning, we help teachers implement best practices, reflect on their teaching methods, and develop strategies to meet the diverse needs of their students.
Program Evaluation
We implement a comprehensive framework for assessing program effectiveness. We develop tailored evaluation frameworks that align with the program goals and objectives. Our approach incorporates measures to provide a holistic view of program effectiveness, student outcomes, and overall impact on the school community.
What We Do
At the Institute for Multilingual Education,(IME) we specialize in supporting schools and districts in the development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality K-12 dual language immersion and world language programs. Our consultancy provides a comprehensive range of services, including program design, curriculum development, professional development, and program evaluation, all grounded in research-based practices. We collaborate closely with educational leaders to create customized solutions that promote language proficiency, academic success, and cultural awareness. By fostering effective, sustainable language programs, we help educators and communities build a strong foundation for multilingualism, preparing students to excel in a diverse, interconnected world.
