ONLINE TDP: DUAL LANGUAGE ESSENTIALS

BUILD YOUR LEADERSHIP IMPACT!

The Dual Language Essentials online is a self paced TDP that will prepare coaches and teachers who serve Dual Language Learning in the School District of Waukesha.  Search your Google Classroom for Dual Language Essentials, and join the course with this course code: f8vay3

The course starts any time starting today and must be complete by August 20.  

There are excerpts from several texts linked into the course and one text that is additional-request it from dmgarcia@ waukesha.k12.wi.us

The course consists of 11 modules with interactive discussion posts on topics such as:

1. How does Dual Language Enrich a student’s overall well being?Define Additive and Subtractive Bilingualism. How is the Dual Language Program superior to programs whose goals are monolingualism?
2. The SDW Dual Language Program is referred to as 90:10. What are the benefits of a 90:10 program? How do schools and staff elevate the status of the non-English Language in the learning environment and the school-wide community?
3. How do teachers teach in two languages? How would you describe to a parent group of your choice about how teachers use language for teaching?
4. How can we help staff and parents to become experts in answering the question. Why is Dual Language Education Beneficial?
5. What techniques do teachers use to make language comprehensible to students? Refer to specific strategies in the reading.
6. Name the varieties of objectives that must be considered in instructional planning for Dual Language acquisition and literacy.
7. How does literacy develop in two-languages?  What seems to be a key factor in the Spanish proficiency of Non-ELLs? Describe why literacy is taught in Spanish to all learners. What is the relationship between early proficiency in Spanish and Non-ELL parents perception of the quality of the program?
8. How is learning to read in two languages similar and different from learning to read in a native language only?
9. What are the three phases of instruction (not including assessment) that work together to create a learning experience that moves from the concrete/experiential to the abstract (like reading and writing).
10. How would you describe the equity dilemma in the Dual Language Program? Why does this happen, and how can we be proactive to prevent this dilemma?
11. What must we do as a system to increase the authentic and meaningful engagement of ELL families in our Dual Language Community to our schools and programs?

The Value of Language Objectives

At this point in the year we may have forgotten the value of language objectives. In this article written by Jane Echevarria she reminds us of the why and the relevance behind using language objectives in ALL classrooms. Use this reading to boost yourself up and to remind yourself of the why of language objectives. Come back from break refreshed and ready to write language objectives in your classrooms for ALL students!

The Value of Language Objectives

By: Jane Echevarria

Examples of language objectives from the field

Example of how one teacher honors the five different languages spoken in her classroom

OPEN DL POSITIONS 2018-2019

The School District of Waukesha is hiring the following Dual Language Positions for the 2018-2019 School Year.  

ELEMENTARY DUAL LANGUAGE

Heyer: First Grade 

Heyer: Special Ed

Blair: 4th or 5th Grade

Blair: Special Ed

MIDDLE SCHOOL DUAL LANGUAGE

Les Paul: 6th and 7th Dual Language Arts

Please share with your contacts and colleagues-we are always looking for teachers who share our beliefs and mission

*apply on Teachermatch.com

SDW Wisconsin Bilingual Educator of the Year

Three of our SDW Staff have earned the Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education Bilingual Educator of the Year Award.  These staff have demonstrated and unwavering commitment to equity, access and multilingual education.  The staff earning the award this year have made significant leadership impacts upon our Dual Language Program, and will be receiving their award later in April.

If you see'em-let them know their work really matters!

Jamie Martinson

 Liz Gould

 Lisa Bence

TDP ONLINE/SELF PACED: DUAL Language Essentials

BUILD YOUR LEADERSHIP IMPACT!

The Dual Language Essentials online is a self paced TDP that will prepare coaches and teachers who serve Dual Language Learning in the School District of Waukesha.  Search your Google Classroom for Dual Language Essentials, and join the course with this course code: f8vay3

The course starts any time starting today and must be complete by August 20.  

There are excerpts from several texts linked into the course and one text that is additional-request it from dmgarcia@ waukesha.k12.wi.us

The course consists of 11 modules with interactive discussion posts on topics such as:

1. How does Dual Language Enrich a student’s overall well being?Define Additive and Subtractive Bilingualism. How is the Dual Language Program superior to programs whose goals are monolingualism?
2. The SDW Dual Language Program is referred to as 90:10. What are the benefits of a 90:10 program? How do schools and staff elevate the status of the non-English Language in the learning environment and the school-wide community?
3. How do teachers teach in two languages? How would you describe to a parent group of your choice about how teachers use language for teaching?
4. How can we help staff and parents to become experts in answering the question. Why is Dual Language Education Beneficial?
5. What techniques do teachers use to make language comprehensible to students? Refer to specific strategies in the reading.
6. Name the varieties of objectives that must be considered in instructional planning for Dual Language acquisition and literacy.
7. How does literacy develop in two-languages?  What seems to be a key factor in the Spanish proficiency of Non-ELLs? Describe why literacy is taught in Spanish to all learners. What is the relationship between early proficiency in Spanish and Non-ELL parents perception of the quality of the program?
8. How is learning to read in two languages similar and different from learning to read in a native language only?
9. What are the three phases of instruction (not including assessment) that work together to create a learning experience that moves from the concrete/experiential to the abstract (like reading and writing).
10. How would you describe the equity dilemma in the Dual Language Program? Why does this happen, and how can we be proactive to prevent this dilemma?
11. What must we do as a system to increase the authentic and meaningful engagement of ELL families in our Dual Language Community to our schools and programs?

Opportunity to Learn March TDP: Success for ALLs

Last Friday Coordinators and Coaches had the opportunity to participate in the professional learning, Success for ALLs for District Leaders. I am excited to let you know that SDW is offering this course a second time because so many have found such value in this learning.  See what our leadres are saying below.

"I felt this PD was very valuable because it was an opportunity to continue to reflect on how all students are Academic Language Learners and how we can best meet everyone's needs."

"You shared a lot of info that's relevant to ALL students and you kept the activities and topics rolling. It was good!"

"It is sooooo valuable to come together as a group and talk about our students assets and needs. I feel like this PD really reaches ALL of our students and we need it soooooo badly."

Opportunity to Learn

March TDP: Success for ALLs

As an ALL, academic language learner, we have the unique opportunity to learn about how language is taught through content. Our students benefit from learning the language of Math, Science, Social Studies, Literacy, and Social and Instructional Language; therefore, I encourage you to sign-up for the TDP: "Success for ALLs". During this course, you will learn how to infuse language into your content area which will allow ALL students to access the curriculum. Through the knowledge gained in this TDP, your planning and instruction will provide a differentiated approach to reaching ALL students. 

Sign up HERE!

Just a heads up! I will stopping by sometime next week to see your awesome work around language objectives and supports!