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Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education

February 6–9, 2019

The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA

The Impact of Dual Language Immersion on Student Achievement in Utah

Friday, February 8, 2019 at 3:00 PM–4:00 PM EST
Sharon (90)
Strand

Strand III: Program Design, Development and Evaluation

Immersion/Partner Language(s)

Multiple

Level
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School/Junior High
Program Summary/Abstract Description

The session will report on preliminary results from a major researcher-practitioner partnership study supported by a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the U.S. Department of Education. The study is an important follow-up to the study of Portland Public Schools and will produce important findings that will help guide DLI programs across the nation.

 

The session will report on initial results about the effects of DLI on student achievement for both English Language learners and native English speakers.  The presenters will also report on the extent to which ELs in Utah are enrolled in one-way, two-way, and non-immersion programs and how that varies by Utah school district.  In addition, the presenters will discuss what processes Utah districts use to allocate slots for enrollment in DLI.

 

The study commenced in July 2017 and will be completed in mid-2019.

Lead Presenter

Robert Slater, American Councils for International Education
Role/Title

Co-Director, American Councils Research Center

Co-Presenters

Johanna Watzinger-Tharp, University of Utah
Role/Title

Co-Principal Investigator

Mr. Gregg Roberts, American Councils for International Education
Role/Title

Co-Principal Investigator

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