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District 203 World Languages and Dual Language Update

District 203 World Languages and Dual Language Update. Naperville 203 School Board Presentation Monday, May 7, 2012 Dr. Carl Falsgraf, Carrie Ray, Kathy Duncan. Update of Current Projects. K-12 World Language Program Current and future WCL 7-12 program

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District 203 World Languages and Dual Language Update

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  1. District 203 World Languages and Dual Language Update Naperville 203 School Board Presentation Monday, May 7, 2012 Dr. Carl Falsgraf, Carrie Ray, Kathy Duncan

  2. Update of Current Projects • K-12 World Language Program • Current and future WCL 7-12 program • Expansion of the current dual language program at elementary, middle level and high school • Exploring options to increase elementary foreign language opportunities

  3. 7-12 WCL Program • In process of implementing standards-based grading in WCL courses. • Creating assessments which align with the standards. • Expanding course offerings (Chinese and Spanish) • Implementing a national, normed language proficiency exam (2012-2013 level 1)

  4. Stamp 4se Avant Assessment • Engages students with a computer-adaptive assessment that helps them to understand their own proficiency level. • Assesses students/ proficiency in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.* • Is facilitated by proctor and results are statistically validated. Reading and Listening scores are available immediately, and Writing and Speaking are scored externally by certified raters and available within 2-3 business days. • Scores are reported by district/institution, school, class and individual at proficiency benchmarks related to ACTFL levels novice through advanced. • Empowers informed decisions around staff development and instructional planning.

  5. Stamp 4se Demo • https://stamp4sepractice.avantassessment.com/stamp4sepractice/do/testengine

  6. Junior High Program • Increased collaboration between the high school and junior highs both with administrators and WCL staff. • With the implementation of the language proficiency assessment we can use the data to make informed decisions about not only the curriculum but student placement. • Moving forward the expectation that students who were successful at level 1 in the junior high WILL be placed in level 2.

  7. Junior High Program Cont’d • Assessment data will also be used as a guide for placement • Increase rigor and expectations for the junior high program • Monthly articulation meetings with junior high teachers • Plan professional days for junior high teachers to come to the high school and observe different levels of classes and debrief

  8. Dual Language Expansion • Expanding the program from 3 elementary schools to 5 elementary schools • Transition to the junior high (committee work) • Parent meeting for current 4th grade dual language students about the junior high transition—May 17—JJHS • Outside program evaluation will be conducted in the fall (Mimi Met)

  9. Dual Language cont’d • This past month all 3rd and 4th grade dual language students were given the Stamp 4se language proficiency exam. • Conversations are already occurring at the high school regarding interdisciplinary courses for the dual language students (International Law or Business taught in Spanish, etc)

  10. STAMP4Se READING LISTENING

  11. Exploring expansion for elementary options • Survey conducted week of May 21 • Target audience • Survey questions • Timeline….

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