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The Anatomy of Systemic Support for Immersion Programs

The Anatomy of Systemic Support for Immersion Programs. Independent and Interdependent. State. District. School. The Six Administrative Virtues of an Immersion Principal. Become Well-versed in the Non-negotiables. Know what to look for Regularly acknowledge their evidence

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The Anatomy of Systemic Support for Immersion Programs

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  1. The Anatomy of Systemic Support for Immersion Programs

  2. Independent and Interdependent State District School

  3. The Six Administrative Virtues of an Immersion Principal

  4. Become Well-versed in the Non-negotiables • Know what to look for • Regularly acknowledge their evidence • Give specific praise related to the non-negotiables

  5. Hire Well • Look for Evidence of Exceptional Teaching Skills and Native-like Target Language • Select Compatible/Complimentary Partners

  6. Compatible and Complimentary

  7. Allocate and Fund Teaming Time • Every week (before, during or after school) • Allocate 1-2 days before school • Allocate 1 day prior to the first conference

  8. Spanish /EnglishDual Immersion Instructional Time: Grades 1-3 Protect the Target Language Instructional Time Reinforcement in English Math in Spanish Content Areas in Spanish English L.A. Spanish Literacy

  9. Spanish/EnglishDual Immersion Instructional Time: Grade 4-6 Protect the Target Language Instructional Time Math and Content Areas in English Math and Content Areas in Spanish Spanish Literacy English L.A.

  10. Facilitate Regular Parent Meetings • Back-to-School or Before School • 2-3 Weeks Before 1st Conference • Spring • Get Feedback and Set Goals

  11. Be an Enthusiastic Advocate

  12. District Leadership and Support for Dual Immersion

  13. Dual Immersion Steering Committee -Principals -Dual teacher specialist -World language specialist -Math/Science/Social Studies specialist -Elementary director(s) -Jr. High director -Equity -Parent/University rep.

  14. Dual Immersion Steering Committee Meets monthly following another principals meeting Share information, materials, PD, application process, recruiting and hiring… Get input from various stakeholders and keep everyone informed.

  15. Instructional Support Development of curriculum maps Ordering of all state and district adopted materials Classroom observation and coaching Target language support Keep everyone on track with “Non- Negotiables”

  16. Assessment Coordination of math benchmark assessments Coordinate end of year assessment. Collect data on student academic and language achievement

  17. Application Process Handled by district for all schools Clear, concise process for application and lottery

  18. Recruiting, Hiring and Retention Constant recruiting for new teachers Interviewing done by committee at district with principal making final decision. Training and support for new teachers each year.

  19. Informational Parent Meetings for Potential Applicants District prepares power point and materials for evening meetings at schools. Present meeting with principals

  20. Communication and Public Relations Keep updated website on dual immersion Publish information in district and local newsletter Present about dual immersion to various groups and stakeholders Keep all district leaders informed Keep superintendent and board members informed of program

  21. Informational Parent Meetings for Potential Applicants District prepares power point and materials for evening meetings at schools. Present meeting with principals

  22. Communication and Public Relations Keep updated website on dual immersion Publish information in district and local newsletter Present about dual immersion to various groups and stakeholders Keep all district leaders informed Keep superintendent and board members informed of program

  23. Be There For Them! Provide support for principals and teachers in any way we can!

  24. State Level Support

  25. VISION

  26. Vision

  27. Schools 1. Program Design 2. Curriculum Materials 3. Professional Development Utah State Office of Education 1. Consistent program design across school sites 2. Curriculum for content and literacy by language 3. AUDII plus 4PD sessions throughout the year immersion endorsement Immersion Program Infrastructure

  28. Schools 4. Assessing classroom level instruction 5. The principal is the expert 6. Evaluating program success Utah Office of Education 4. Administrator support (networks, community of practice, observation ’look fors’) 5. Coordinators provide specialized support 6. State coordinated assessment of language and academics Immersion Program Infrastructure

  29. Your Turn

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