Dual Immersion Program

Presented by:Brianna Smit: English Learner Coordinator

Dave Oldenberg: Director of Academic ServicesAugust 6, 2018

Alignment to Strategic Plan

• Academic Achievement• Student Social and

Emotional Growth• Collaborative Cultures• High Quality Staff• Partnerships with Families

and Communities

Proposed Planning and Implementation Timeline

Resource Allocation Year 1 Planning

Activity/Resource Description Time/Money Allocated

Site visit- Appleton and Menasha Group of administrators, coordinators, and teacher visited two dual immersion programs to observe established programs.

2 administrators- 1 full day out of office2 coordinators- 1 full day out of office1 teacher- 1 full day sub: $140Food and travel: $100

Resource Allocation Year 2 PlanningActivity/Resource Description Time/Money Allocated

Research and New Learning EL Coordinator read many research articles and briefs from leaders in the field of Dual Immersion.

4 hours/week- 30 weeksNo additional costs

Committee Meetings Committee met in October, December, January, and May to provide guide the dual immersion work and provide feedback.

1-2 hours/meeting - 4 meetingsTotal sub cost- $100

Listening Sessions The ECASD held four listening sessions to inform the community, answer questions, and seek feedback.

1-3 hours/session- 4 sessionsNo additional costs

Bi-Weekly Meetings The director of Academic Services and EL coordinator meet on a regular basis to discuss and plan next steps from November – Present.

1 hour/meeting - 15 meetingsNo additional costs

Curriculum and Professional Development

• Language Delivery• Resources Curriculum

• 3 Pillars • Instructional Strategies

Teacher and BEA Professional

Development

• Maintaining fidelity to program model • Evaluating and supervising dual

language teachers

Administrator Professional

Development

Projected Professional Development and Curriculum Costs

Professional Development/Curriculum

Description Cost Fund

Introduction to Dual Language Education: Key Features and Best Practices (Center for Applied Linguistics) (2018-19 school year)

Online module for team that focus on the three pillars of Dual Language Education used by successful programs.

$200 per participant5 participantsApproximate Total: $1000

Title II Grant

CARLA Institute (summer 2019)

A training for new immersion teachers (5 day) and administrators (3 day) that focuses on program goals, models, and benefits and challenges. Teachers receive focused curriculum development and hear from a mentor teacher panel.

$450 / teacher (4)$350 /administrator (3)

Approximate Total: $7,650

Title II Grant

Estimated PD and Curriculum Costs

Professional Development/Curriculum

Description Cost Fund

Curriculum Writing District teachers with bilingual licensure will meet with the consultant to write current curriculum and create new curriculum in Spanish and select resources.

$200/ 8 hours stipend3 teachers for 2 weeksApproximate Total: $6,000 (½ this budget year, ½ next)

Bilingual/ Bicultural Grant (8%)

Title II Grant

Total Estimated PD and Curriculum Costs

• 2018-19: $4,000• Title II Grant: $3,680• Bilingual/Bicultural Grant: $320

• 2019-20: $10,650• Title II Grant: $10,490• Bilingual/Bicultural Grant: $160

Sample Application Process

Madison Metropolitan School District • Application Process: The Dual Language Immersion program is open to all

MMSD students; however, it is only available at certain schools and grade levels. Students living outside of the attendance area of the schools may apply; however, students living within each attendance area are given preference into the DLI program.

• Every student in the classroom is a model of their native language and a learner of a second language. This student makeup is essential for the design and success of the program. Therefore, as a part of the lottery process, the classrooms are built at a 50:50 to 60:40 ratio based on language background.

Sample Application Process

Menasha Joint School District• Timeline for Enrollment

• 3/01/18: Attend Parent Night • 4/1/18: Return the Parent Commitment form

• Criteria for EnrollmentChildren will be accepted into the Bilingual Program in the following order:1. Incoming Menasha Joint School District Kindergarten students who currently have

siblings enrolled in the bilingual program2. Incoming Menasha Joint School District Kindergarten students who do not have

siblings in the bilingual program3. Students from outside the Menasha Joint School District that currently have

siblings enrolled in the bilingual program4. Students from outside the Menasha Joint School District that do not have siblings

in the bilingual program

Sample Application Process

Verona Area School District• The linguistic make-up of TWI classrooms consists of approximately 50% students

from Spanish-speaking homes and 50% students from English-speaking homes (including homes in which a language other than Spanish is spoken).

• Families from all attendance areas in the district may request placement in the TWI program.

• Students in attendance areas for the 2 schools have preferential placement. • Application timeline: January 11 - February 16 to be considered for the

upcoming lottery.• VASD provides transportation to students in the TWI program per Board policy.

Lottery FAQ

• Under legal review to ensure our practices are non-discriminatory

Total Estimated PD and Curriculum Costs

• 2018-19: $4,000• Title II Grant: $3,680• Bilingual/Bicultural Grant: $320

• 2019-20: $10,650• Title II Grant: $10,490• Bilingual/Bicultural Grant: $160

Board Direction

The Dual Immersion Committee will need Board direction to continue building the scope of a Dual Immersion Program. To move forward the committee is requesting commitment to:

1. Approve Professional Development and Curriculum - August 2018

Next Steps:2. Approve application process - December 20183. Approve transportation - March 2019