EVERY INTERACTION, Engagement AND CONNECTION STARTS WITH LANGUAGE

LET'S NOT KEEP ANYONE OUT

IF YOU HAVE been COMMITTED TO working towards creating space for diversity, equity and inclusion THEN language must be a part of the discussion.

That’s where we can support you with language education and reflection tools that allow for immediate implementation. The MIO framework considers multilingual ideological orientations and is exclusive to LPC.

SOCIAL JUSTICE IS Currently ON THE FOREFRONT OF SOCIETY’S PRIORITIES.

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Mentorship/Coaching

Consulting

Community Building

Our Services

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All of OUR SERVICES work to guide individuals and organizations towards short and long term actionable steps in a critical analysis of systems and multilingual goals.

MENTORSHIP/COACHING

Working in a one on one environment to educate individuals on language learning, language research, language advocacy, MIO framework and language policy analysis.

Who it's for:

Teacher, Student, Parent, Leader

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Consulting

Working in a group setting to educate on language learning, language research, language advocacy, MIO framework and language policy. Specifically, we work on the analysis, revision or creation of policies and practices that are supportive of multilingualism within the organization/community.

Who it's for:

Group, Company, Schools, Districts, Organizations

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Community Building

Creating a space for the education of language learning, language research, language advocacy, MIO framework and language policy. Within this space resources and space will be made available for individuals to advance their understanding and  share their linguistic experiences.

Who it's for:

Educators, Families, Leaders, Advocates

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In a one hour virtual conference we will discuss what your understanding of language learning, language advocacy and language policy are as well as your goals as an individual/organization. I will recommend a short and a long term analysis to implement that will support the achievement of those goals.

Step One: Assessment

OUR PROCESS

Based on your goals, we will implement a plan to analyze your language policy or create a development plan to enhance your abilities with accessing and supporting the multilingual community.

Step TWO: Analysis/Development

OUR PROCESS

We will conclude the process with recommendations for next steps to continue supporting the multilingual community through further education, reflection and advocacy as needed to continue supporting the advancement of the multilingual community.

Step three: Recommendation

OUR PROCESS

We will conclude the process with recommendations for next steps to continue supporting the multilingual community through further education, reflection and advocacy as needed to continue supporting the advancement of the multilingual community.

Step three: Recommendation

OUR PROCESS

frequently ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you offer translation services?

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While our staff is multilingual our services do not include translations. However we can recommend the following translation services that align with our values and linguistic philosophy: 
Catherine Diallo is a trained lawyer and a certified German, French, and English translator. Furthermore, she can provide Spanish and Italian translations into English via her network. Among her clients are law firms, corporations and individuals that require legal, financial or business translations. Documents such as official documents, contracts, wills and financial reports are some of the text types Catherine specializes in. For further information on Catherine's services, please visit her legal translation services website. 









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How do I start to learn about language learning and language policy?

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You can get started immediately by signing up for the LPC mailing list to receive information about language learning, research and language policy trends. You can also review the free downloadable material to review the Multilingual Ideological Orientations (MIO) framework and reflect on your own/your organization's place within the framework. You can also schedule a one on one meeting for coaching or consulting to use mixed methods analysis and receive expert recommendations on your placement within the framework and how to move towards a more promotion orientated language policy.

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What if we only speak one language?

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There is language diversity even within a language. Consider how you are connecting with your deaf community or your blind community who identify as English speakers. Consider how English is spoken in New York, compared to Texas, compared to California. Understanding how language is used and what beliefs we have around language helps us to identify how we create opportunities for multilinguals which makes our practices and policies more inclusive.

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Do we need a language policy to work with you?

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Language policies can be implicit as well as explicit. Although you may not have implemented explicit language policy, you are making decisions about language regularly, from the signs (visual, text, language) to the way you interact. Creating an awareness around the decisions you make and how they impact language communities helps to address equitable practices.

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Why would I need a language policy?

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Language policies are happening implicitly as well as explicitly. Creating an awareness around the decisions you make and their impact help to illuminate equitable practices and create spaces for multilingual communities and potential clients and connections.

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How do I start to learn about language learning and language policy? 

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You can get started immediately by signing up for the LPC mailing list to receive information about language learning, research and language policy trends. You can also review the free downloadable material to review the Multilingual Ideological Orientations (MIO) framework and reflect on your own/your organization's place within the framework. You can also schedule a one on one meeting for coaching or consulting to use mixed methods analysis and receive expert recommendations on your placement within the framework and how to move towards a more promotion orientated language policy. 

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How do I start to learn about language learning and language policy? 

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All organizations have language policies, the difference is some organizations are intentional about their language policies while others may be implementing implicitly (unintentionally). In order to be thoughtful about your language policy and have intended outcomes it is recommended to schedule a needs assessment with LPC.

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