World Class Learners White Settlement ISD Two-Way Immersion
Dual Language Program for English and Spanish
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Dual Language in White Settlement Liberty Elementary Est. 2003
North Elementary Est. 2005 West Elementary Est. 2008 Tannahill
Intermediate Est. 2008 BMS AP Spanish 2010 We have almost 600 ELLs
in WSISD, close to 10% of the total student population
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Our Students in Two-Way Required for: English Language Learners
Enrichment for: Spanish Heritage English Speakers community members
& employees children Waiting list process
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Research-based Approach to Dual Language Wayne P. Thomas and
Virginia P. Collier David and Yvonne Freeman Jim Cummins Stephen
Krashen Nancy Cloud, Fred Genesee, Else Hamayan Dr. Leo Gomez and
Dr. Richard Gomez
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Top 10 Research Findings 1. The ages from 4-12 are prime time
for foreign language learning because a childs psychological
readiness, oral flexibility, and natural curiosity is at its peak.
2. After age 10 or 11, the social attitudes of young people are
less open to change. 3. Introducing young children to a second
language builds up and preserves the brains neural pathways and
increases learning potential for a lifetime.
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Research Findings (continued) Students in a dual language
setting compared with a traditional setting: 4. Achieve as well or
better in language arts and other subjects. 5. Achieve greater
overall proficiency in pronunciation and language skills in the
second languages. 6. Generally achieve higher scores in
reading.
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Students in Dual Language (Research continued) 7. Are shown to
be more creative thinkers. 8. Have better developed verbal skills.
9. Learn to value other languages and cultures. ** 10. Receive
strong cognitive and academic development in first language which
supports development in second language. ** This is the key!!
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Alpha Group 3 rd Grade TAKS 2007 Spanish Speakers(14) 100%
passing in reading and math 42% commended in reading (1 perfect
score) 14% commended in math English Speakers(12) 100% passing in
reading and math 50% commended in reading (4 perfect scores) 50%
commended in math
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Alpha Group 4 th Grade TAKS Spanish (14) 100% met standard
READING, 9/14 (64%) commended 100% met standard MATH, 4/14 (29%)
commended 100% met standard WRITING, 2/14 (14%) commended English
(12) 100 % met standard READING 5/12 (42%) commended 83% (10/12)
met standard MATH 4/12 (33%) commended 100% met standard WRITING
5/12 (42%) commended
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2009 Results 5 th Reading 100% LEP Spanish Speakers passed test
in English with 27% commended performance. 3 rd Reading @ Liberty
and North 100% passing in English and Spanish
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STAAR Reading (2013)
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STAAR Math (2013)
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K English Speakers
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K Spanish Speakers
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1 st Grade English Speakers
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1 st Grade Spanish Speakers
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2 nd Grade English and Spanish Speakers
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3 rd /4 th Grade English and Spanish Speakers every other
week
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Tannahill 5 th and 6 th grade Schedule for 5th/6 th grade:
*English Language Arts (every other week) *Spanish Language Arts
(every other week) *Math, Science, and Social Studies in English
(every day)
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How do teachers help students understand in the second
language? Bilingual Pairs Cooperative groups Emphasis on vocabulary
Concept refinement in L1 and L2
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How do teachers help students understand in the second
language? * Hands-on, concrete examples * Pictures and drama *
Songs and poems, repetition * Language and Learning Centers
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Implementation Success 50/50 Model, building foundation in
native language Staff Development and follow-up evaluation on
implementation Administrative Support Parent Involvement
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Team Teaching Dual Language Vertical Team strand Grade Level-
team within a team District Vertical alignment team
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Instructional Support
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Celebrate Hispanic-American Heritage !!
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Opportunities for Teachers - TABE
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2013-14
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Dual Language Program Model Overview Developing WSISD program
model Target goals for this year Increase Spanish proficiency for
English Speakers Continue academic success Incorporate district
reading and writing initiatives
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Dual Language Classroom labeling
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Classrooms Organized by Content Area - Math
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Classrooms Organized by Content Area - Reading
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Classrooms Organized by Content Area - Writing
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Dual Language classroom bilingual pairs
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Bilingual Pairs
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Procedures and expectations
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Books in both languages/leveled libraries/ content-based
literature
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Classroom Library Books in English and Spanish labeled by
genre
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Dual Language Classroom Teaching vocabulary using visuals,
concrete objects, videos, drama Students need various repeated
exposure and interaction with vocabulary words before they become
internalized listening, speaking, reading, writing, activate the 5
senses to the extent possible!
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Dual Language Classroom Vocabulary posted with pictures
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Dual Language Classroom Daily oral language development
conversational phrases in the second language
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dual Language Classroom Music and movement
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DL Classroom Learning Centers 3rd 2 nd
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Literacy Centers Chart
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Poetry Station
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Flashlight Fun!
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2 nd grade writing
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Literacy Centers Procedures for working in stations
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PK Learning centers
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Dual Language Classroom Student work examples and student work
displayed
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Dual Language word walls Language and Content Interactive
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Word Wall 4 th grade word wall and student made alphabet using
science and social studies vocabulary
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Assessments TELPAS K-12 STAAR 3-12 (Spanish 3-5 and STAAR-L)
TPRI/TEJAS LEE (K-2 nd) DRA/EDL (K-3rd/4 th ) Spanish Language for
English speakers K-4 th Spanish Placement test 6 th
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Dual Language planning and teaching based on results
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Dual Language classroom Conceptual Refinement re- teaching in
Math
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Other Topics of Discussion Grades Homework Communication with
parents Team meetings and planning District Initiatives
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Finding a balance How do you challenge native speakers while
keeping the language level manageable for second language
learners??
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Finding a balance What role does oral language play in literacy
development? When should second language literacy be formally
taught? How and what do students transfer?
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Total Response Signals Formative Assessments Written Response
Ready Response Making Choices Ranking
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Dual Language Classroom Make learning engaging and fun!!
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Dual Language 2013-14 Go forth and empower your students!! See
you in the classroom!