DUAL IMMERSION Chinese, French, Spanish & English
Canyons School District’s Commitment to World Languages CSD is committed to provide two viable pathways to world language acquisition: – Dual Language Immersion Pathway – Secondary Pathway-World language instruction beginning in middle school and continues through 12 th grade In an effort to prepare all students for college and careers, we will offer opportunities for World Language instruction for all students with an expectation of high proficiency levels in that language.
Meeting Objectives •Registration & Selection Process •What are the Goals of Dual Immersion? •What is the Utah Dual Language Immersion Model? •Parent Responsibilities
Who Can Apply • All students entering kindergarten (Midvale) and first grade (all programs) • Canyons School District students will be given first priority and then programs will be opened to those outside of the district if space is available.
How to Apply • Submit online application by end of November 22, 2017. • Notification of selection by lottery made via email on or before January 10, 2018. • If selected, electronic placement acceptance is due by February 3, 2018.
Apply at canyonsdistrict.org
Application Process fernando.rubio@utah.edu
Application Process
Application Process
Application
Application Submit online by November 22, 2017
Lottery • 56 students per program (per school) – 50 at Midvale’s two-way program • Siblings of students already in immersion program given priority, if application is submitted on time. • Students with high levels of proficiency (native-like speakers, readers, writers) in the target language given priority
Selection Process
Canyons Elementary Dual Immersion Programs Chinese • Draper Elementary • Lone Peak Elementary • Ridgecrest Elementary French • Butler Elementary • Oak Hollow Elementary Spanish • Alta View Elementary • Midvale Elementary • Silver Mesa Elementary
Dual Immersion Goals Academic achievement across all subject areas Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts • School, district, and state assessments throughout the year for ALL • students at each grade level Proficiency in English and Target language Literacy (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in both languages • School, district, and state assessments throughout the year for ALL • students at each grade level Target language proficiency reports provided yearly • Summative assessments administered in grades 3 & beyond • Prepare students for cross-linguistic and cross- cultural encounters; enhanced inter-cultural understanding
Monitoring and Reporting Proficiency Formative Summative
Utah Dual Immersion Program Characteristics • Starts in Kindergarten or 1st Grade • Teaches the Utah Core Curriculum • Uses a two-teacher model • Content subjects are divided by languages in grades K-5
Dual Immersion Instructional Time: Grades K-3 Dual Language Immersion Instructional Time : Grades 1-3 Math in Target Language Math & (20%) Content Areas Reinforcement Content Areas in Target Language Math in Target in English Language (15%) Target Language Literacy (15%) Content Areas in Target Language English L.A. English L.A. (35%) Target Math and Content Areas Language Reinforcement in English Literacy (15%) UTAH DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION Providing a world of opportunities for students. Revised 03/22/17
Dual Immersion Instructional Time: Grades 4-5 Dual Language Immersion Instructional Time : Grades 4-5 Math Reinforcement in Target Language (8.5%) Target Language Literacy (25%) Math Math Science in Target Language (16.5%) Target Language English Literacy Math in English Language (16.5%) Arts English Language Arts Science (25%) in Target Language Social Studies & Content Areas Reinforcement in English (8.5%) Social Studies & Content Areas UTAH DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION Reinforcement Providing a world of opportunities for students. in English Revised 03/22/17
Developing Utah’s K-12 Dual Language Immersion Utah DLI Secondary Pathway · World Language 2 DLI Honors (required) 6th · Social Studies (required) · Science (recommended) · World Language 3 DLI Honors* (required, 1.0 high school credit optional) 7th · DLI Culture, History & Media (recommended, 0.5-1.0 credit) · World Language 4 DLI Honors (required, 1.0 high school credit optional) 8th · DLI Culture, History & Media (recommended, 0.5-1.0 credit) 9th · World Language 5 DLI Honors + option for AP test (1.0 high school credit) If AP test in 9th If AP test in 10th · 3000 Level Bridge Course #1 · AP Language & Culture 10th 10th (1.0 high school credit) (3 university credits & 1.0 high school credit) · 3000 Level Bridge Course #2 · 3000 Level Bridge Course #2 11th 11th (3 university credits & (3 university credits & 1.0 high school credit) 1.0 high school credit) · 3000 Level Bridge Course #3 · 3000 Level Bridge Course #3 12th 12th (3 university credits & (3 university credits & 1.0 high school credit) 1.0 high school credit) * World Language 3 DLI Honors = Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, & Spanish 3 DLI Honors Revised 03/22/17
Canyons Middle School Dual Immersion Programs Chinese • Draper Park Middle • Butler Middle • Indian Hills French • Draper Park Middle • Butler Middle Spanish • Mount Jordan Middle • Midvale Middle • Union Middle
Projected DLI High School Sites
DLI Secondary Pathway A •
DLI Secondary Pathway B •
Parents’ Role • develop an understanding of immersion education • commit to long-term participation Support • provide experiences outside of school to develop English & target language skills • encourage use of the target language outside school • read to your child in English • provide transportation should you live outside of the boundaries of the attending school
Utah Dual Immersion Program
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