DLeNM is a non-profit organization serving the professional and informational needs of New Mexican communities who wish to develop, refine and/or implement dual language education programs.
Dual Language Education of New Mexico
2501 Yale Blvd SE, Ste 303
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106Phone: (505) 243-0648 Fax: (505) 243-0377
To develop, support, and advocate for high-quality dual language enriched education in New Mexico. Desarrollar, apoyar y abogar por una educación de lenguaje dual de la más alta calidad en Nuevo México.
Vision
Our Legacy, Their Future: Providing Children with a World-Class, Multilingual Education. Nuestro Legado, su Futuro. Una educación multilingüe de primera clase para nuestros hijos.
Logo/lema:
An education all our children deserve.La educación que merecen todos nuestros hijos.
DLeNM Strategic Plan 2008 – 2013
DLeNM Supports New Mexico in Becoming National Model for Dual Language Enrichment Education through the realization of the following Strategic Goals:
Goal #1: Maintaining a Clearinghouse for Dual Language Education Resources – www.dlenm.org
Goal #2: Transformative Leadership in Advocacy and Resource Development
Goal #3: Developing Exemplary K-12 Dual Language Education Models in New Mexico
History
1997
La Cosecha Dual Language Conference organized by teachers at Dolores Gonzales Elementary.
2000
DLeNM was founded in response to requests for technical assistance by teachers & schools. Founding members: Gilberto Lobo, Dair Obenshain, Barbara Gabaldón, and David Rogers.
2001
DLeNM developed first program standards.
2003
La Siembra organized to assist schools with planning and new program design.
2004
El Enriquecer organized to assist programs with self-evaluating and improving program implementation.
2005
First Dual Language Critical Institute. DLeNM hires an Executive Director.
2006
Full menu of professional development opportunities is offered with full-time staff.
