While filming the OPS Dual Language Program story at Gomez - Heritage Elementary, Sally brushed up on her Spanish skills with the help of
dual language student.
Since then, the ELL and
dual language student populations have grown exponentially, and so has
Here are four Spanish - language novels that are ideally suited to bilingual middle - grade readers, whether they are
dual language students, English learners or heritage speakers.
In conclusion, it is not only a helpful textbook for educators / future educators who are working with
dual language students, but also a guidance for bilingual parents.»
Not exact matches
«
Dual Language programs offer academic rigor for
students and the opportunity to maintain their native
language while learning a new one and learning about diverse cultures.
In
dual -
language classes,
students receive instruction together in English and the target
language.
Dual language programs help immigrant
students flourish in the classroom, and provides them with opportunities to succeed in life.
I now call on the DOE to build on this important first - step and expand
dual language programs to other South Asian
languages in order to meet the needs of
students and parents in the Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese, and other South Asian communities.
The research team led by Ji - Young Choi, an assistant professor of Human Development and Family Studies, found
dual -
language learners (DLLs) had significant growth, eventually outperforming
students who only spoke English, once DLLs gained basic English proficiency.
For high schools: accelerated or
dual coursework (like AP or IB); share of
students completeing a world
language, fine arts, CTE or advanced course; share of
students showing college or career readiness through entrance into technical college, or achievement on various advanced courses.
New York City Education Department to Add or Expand 40
Dual - Language Programs New York Times, 1/14/15 «But Paola Uccelli, an associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, said that some research has shown that in well - run programs,
students learn both
languages.
Every
student should have access to the top world
languages, advanced courses and
dual - enrollment opportunities, specialized electives, and career and technical education linked to work experiences.
All family types (e.g., race, income, location) predominantly preferenced high - performing schools, but non-poor and white
students are significantly more likely to choose a specialized program (e.g.,
dual language, expeditionary learning, single gender).
As
students develop
dual -
language proficiency around third grade, they also receive reading, writing, and social studies instruction in their second
language.
Bilingual education is a
dual -
language program in which
students who have limited proficiency in English
Conor Williams, a senior researcher at New America, a D.C. think tank, called the increasing Hispanic enrollment «a wonderful opportunity» to expand
dual -
language immersion programs that use
students» home
languages to help teach their peers.
We should embrace opportunities where a middle school arts magnet program, or a
dual language elementary school, or a regional science and technology high school can help to break down the concentration of our highest needs
students in schools with access to fewer resources.
A survey of
students who are transferring to non-district schools found that 36 percent said they were leaving to go to schools with
dual language programs and 30 percent went to schools that have an International Baccalaureate program.
The California Charter School Association is honored to award EJE Middle Academy the 2018 Hart Vision Charter School of the Year (South) award for going above and beyond to create personalized
dual -
language education program unique to each
student.
Specifically, they supported theme - based options such as technology - focused schools or
dual -
language schools that provided opportunities for
students to master specific skills.
At Public School 73 in the Bronx, third - grade
dual -
language teacher Frances Marte helps
student Arlette Espallat sound out words in English.
Developing
students to be bilingual and biliterate is a primary goal of
dual language immersion programs.
English learners also need to have more access to bilingual and
dual -
language immersion programs as research indicates that
dual -
language immersion is the most effective model to educate
students who have limited English skills and close the achievement gaps between English learners and their peers over the long term.
Founded in 2006 by East San Jose native and National Board Certified Teacher Frances Teso, Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all
students for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous
dual -
language program.
From Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs to
dual -
language immersion to Career Academies, public schools are increasingly looking to expand the choices they provide
students that appeal to their different interests.
Based on stakeholder input and the needs of Seattle
students, the PCC will include training topics on
dual language learning, culturally responsive teaching, math, and science.
One chapter summarizes 83 recent studies on how best to teach literacy to limited - English
students; another outlines the advantages of
dual -
language programs.
As Director, she oversaw Bilingual, ESOL, and World Languages programs, leading many initiatives benefitting ELL / bilingual learners and all
students, including the expansion of
dual language programs and piloting the NYS Seal of Biliteracy.
When she heard about the
dual language program at KIPP Austin Comunidad and knew she wanted to be part of a program that provided opportunities for all
students to become fluent in both English and Spanish!
A team of six national researchers is analyzing teaching methods in several
dual language schools across the United States, Texas, and San Antonio in hopes of improving the educational landscape for Latino
students.
«Together we hope to inspire the development of strong
dual language programs, multiple opportunities and comprehensive pathways enabling all
students to reach the goal of high levels of proficiency in two or more
languages,» explained Xilonin Cruz - Gonzalez, President of Californians Together.
For example, DCPS selective high schools may deem
students as «not eligible» if they do not meet the school's entrance requirements or a
dual language program may deem a
student not eligible if they do not demonstrate
language proficiency required.
A few schools have veered from both approaches and adopted
dual -
language programs, in which half the
students are native English speakers and half are native Spanish speakers.
DC Bilingual implements an innovative
dual immersion Spanish and English learning program for all
students, regardless of home
language.
Dual -
language immersion allows English - speaking
students to learn Spanish as their Spanish classmates learn English.
In an engaging and informative interview, Principal Daniela Anello demonstrated how participating in a data - driven, innovative
dual language immersion program at DC Bilingual provides
students and parents alike with resources for life - long learning.
«Although most of the
students are bilingual, it is not a good Spanish, it is more colloquial and they could benefit from a
dual language program,» Ramos said.
Our
students have access to rigorous
dual immersion
language programs in Spanish and French starting in first grade.
Beatriz Otero, a veteran of the early battles for
dual -
language education in D.C., and founder of DC Bilingual Public Charter School, said she's pleased that
dual language is catching on, but worries that Latino
students could get left behind.
I currently have five
students who do not speak English and it's a struggle to have a
dual language classroom when there isn't enough time for
dual language lessons.
«I found Dr. Chen's book on
Dual language learners engaging and supportive of educators who face the large responsibility of motivating
students effectively through respect and understanding of each child's diverse background and communication abilities.
Three
students work together on a project at Oyster - Adams Bilingual School in Washington D.C., where
dual -
language program demand is creating equity concerns.
Since 1997, she has taught
students in almost every grade level in various education models, including
dual language education.
She also encouraged states to use this opportunity under Title IV, Part A, to provide a «well - rounded education» for young
students, noting that early elementary grades tend to focus on literacy skills such as letter and word identification, while
dual language learners — as well as all young children — would benefit from increased attention to building comprehension, vocabulary, and background knowledge.
Oyster - Adams Bilingual School has the longest - running
dual -
language program in the D.C. Public Schools and is one of the most sought after, with hundreds of
students on its waitlist.
Dual -
language programs most commonly exist as subsets of traditional high schools, where select
students take classes in a
language other than English, though generally not for a full half of each day.
Connecting with
dual language learners (DLLs) is a growing reality among early childhood educators, who need to learn practical, proven strategies to reach these
students.
In the years after it opened its borders in 2011 - 12, attracting nearly 900
students, Riverside Unified opened a science and technology middle school, a
dual -
language immersion elementary school and an all - digital high school.
The article offers five practices that can help schools improve educational achievement for these
students: acceptance of shared responsibility by school staff; a
dual curriculum that promotes
language development as well as academic needs; careful consideration of how to integrate immigrants with the general school population; extended learning time; and individual progress records.
At Cypress Hills Community School, a Spanish / English
dual -
language school in Brooklyn for
students in grades K — 8, the teacher team chose to focus their work on one of the schoolwide practices, «turn and talk.»