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Dual Language Immersion Program Programa De Doble Inmersión

Dual Language Immersion Program Programa De Doble Inmersión Incoming Kindergarten Information Night For the 2013-2014 School Year. Will be offered at two schools: Sera ofrecido en dos escuelas:. Bienvenida / Introducciones Welcome/Introductions

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Dual Language Immersion Program Programa De Doble Inmersión

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  1. Dual Language Immersion Program Programa De DobleInmersión Incoming Kindergarten Information Night For the 2013-2014 School Year

  2. Will be offered at two schools: Sera ofrecido en dos escuelas:

  3. Bienvenida/Introducciones Welcome/Introductions Lilia Villa, Director of English Language Learners’ Program Jeff Jones, Principal at Armada Elementary Jon Black, Principal at Butterfield Elementary Martha Cepeda-Medina, Language Assessment Specialist Joan Warburg, Assistant Administrator at Armada Elvia Portillo, EL Facilitator at Butterfield Sandra Enriquez, EL Facilitator at Armada

  4. What You Need to Know From the Beginning • This is a 6 year commitment • Parent participation is a vital part of the program • Full immersion in Spanish instruction starting in Kinder—this includes homework (can be challenging for students & parents) • Teachers must have fidelity to program components—cannot change program due to parent wants/needs • If your child has speech issues this is not the program for them • Less than 300 schools out of 10,000 in California offer DLI programs.

  5. What is Dual Language Immersion (DLI)? DLI is a six year academic program that develops bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism in English and Spanish by integrating English learners, English speakers, and bilingual students. The ideal class is comprised of 1/3 English-only students, 1/3 Spanish-only students, and 1/3 bilingual students.

  6. El ser bilingüeabrenuevosmundos. Being bilingual opens you to new worlds.

  7. Why Dual Language Immersion? • Second language best acquired by immersion through immersion in second language • Knowledge learned through one language facilitates acquisition of second language knowledge • Students will benefit from cognitive advantages with development of bilingualism and biliteracy • The optimal window for language acquisition is in the elementary years.

  8. Benefits of Dual Language Immersion • According to research, bilingual & biliterate students outperform others on achievement tests • Increases job opportunities for many careers • Promotes critical and creative thinking • Promotes self-esteem, cultural awareness and sensitivity • Students fulfill language requirements for high school and college

  9. Why Spanish? • It is the predominant second language in our area. • There are 21 countries spread across four continents using Spanish for business, government, and daily life. • Second most frequently spoken language in the U.S.

  10. Myths About DLI • Learning two languages overwhelms, confuses, and/or delays acquisition of English • Native English speakers will experience academic and language delays if enrolled in dual immersion programs • Total English immersion is the best way for a young English language learner to acquire English

  11. Research Shows… DLI models develop higher levels of bilingual proficiency.

  12. Research Shows… Former English Learners’ Grade 11 Reading Achievement by Elementary School Program

  13. Research Shows… • DLI students are successful in tests of reading and writing in both languages • By the time English speakers begin English reading in third grade, they performed at grade level and at least as high as English speakers instructed only in English • Higher levels of bilingual proficiency associated with higher levels of reading achievement

  14. Research Shows… • DLI models close the achievement gap between ELs and native English Speakers. • DLI students scored on par with their peers in mathematics achievement • DLI students score average to high in social studies and science • DLI programs have the fewest high school dropouts

  15. Assessment Examples

  16. 90/10 Model • The six year DLI program is based on a 90/10 model where the percentage of instruction in Spanish diminishes as the program advances through grade levels until it reaches 50% in 4th grade.

  17. Language Usage in the Classroom by the Teacher • Kindergarten students are taught the majority of the day in Spanish by a Spanish speaking teacher • The English portion of instruction will be done by their partner teacher • There is a strict separation of languages during instructional time

  18. Curriculum For the 2013-1014 school year all the curriculum taught will be aligned with the California State Standards and is virtually the same material used in our general education classes. For the 2014-2015 school year and beyond all the curriculum taught will be aligned with the Common Core Standards and will virtually be the same material used in our general education classes.

  19. DLI Enrollment Requirements • Attend this meeting • Commit to the full 6 year program. • Agree to help your student with their homework daily. • Fill out the information form and turn in tonight • Attend the Commitment Meeting on April 12th or April 26th • Complete the district’s registration process • Parents of EL students must fill out and submit waiver form

  20. Registration Process • Complete the district’s Kindergarten registration procedures during the enrollment period at the District’s Registration Center (March/April) • Complete an Intra-district transfer form at Registration Office if DLI school is not your home school • Complete a Parental Exception Waiver at the DLI Commitment Meeting in April (EL students) • Considerations: Home School, Siblings, Diversity, Gender, Balance of Languages

  21. Parent Participation • Commit to the 6 year program (Kinder thru 5th grade) • Help your child with their homework daily. • Volunteer in the classroom all six years • Attend a mandatory parent night in the fall • Participate in workshops and information sessions that will be offered throughout the year

  22. For More Information Lilia Villa, Director of English Language Learners’ Program (951) 571-7500 ext. 17219 Jeff Jones, Principal of Armada Elementary (951) 571-4500 Jon Black, Principal of Butterfield Elementary (951) 571-4540 Martha Cepeda-Medina, Language Assessment Specialist (951) 571-7680 Other Local Districts with DLI Corona-Norco Unified School District Beaumont Unified School District Banning Unified School District San Bernardino City Schools http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOAcnyX4Pp0

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