Dual Language Immersion Program Update - Enrollment and Teachers Overview
This update provides insights into the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program as of November 5, 2013. The program encompasses 28 teachers, with 7 new hires within the district and 12 new to the DLI program, including guest teachers from Spain and France. A total of 676 students are enrolled across various grades, and efforts are ongoing to implement a 6th-grade plan, focusing on college-prep courses in both Spanish and English. Regular meetings are held to ensure effective implementation and support for language proficiency development.
Dual Language Immersion Program Update - Enrollment and Teachers Overview
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Dual language Immersion Update Ellie Gallagher Nov. 5, 2013
Enrollment and Teachers Total teachers: 28 • New teachers to PCSD: 7 • New to the DLI program: 12 • 5 Guest teachers from Spain (2 returning) • 1 Guest teacher from France • One provisional teacher was transferred from PPES to JRES Student enrollment total: 676 students • PPES, 290 students in K-5 • McPolin, 137 students in 1st-2nd • TES, 152 in 1st-3rd • JRES, 97 in 1st-2nd • Wait list status • Enrollment committee
6th Grade Implementation PlanWorking model Courses in the target language • World Civilizations • Spanish DLI Honors (Literature/Language Arts) • Advisory Principal, teachers and DLI Coordinator are meeting twice a month to plan and prepare for implementation.
Projected model Secondary US History
Dual Language Immersion AAPPL Test, PPES 3rd and 4th grade • It’s not about passing a test or getting the right answer. • What students can DO with the language? Levels of Proficiency • Novice • Intermediate • Advanced • Superior • Distinguished Areas of Language • Listening • Speaking • Reading • Writing