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Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education

February 6–9, 2019

The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA

The Utah DLI Elementary-Secondary Transition and the 7-9 Model

Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:15 AM–12:15 PM EST
Sharon (90)
Strand

Strand III: Program Design, Development and Evaluation

Immersion/Partner Language(s)

"Not Language Specific"

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

Attendees will be exposed to the unique situation of the Spanish Dual Immersion programs in the State of Utah, as their schools transition from elementary into secondary grades. Presenters will discuss the different challenges in relation to exponential program growth, exposure to target language, and scheduling conflicts, that led to the articulation of a working secondary model created using backwards design.

This presentation will show how the courses developed for this model, work towards the improvement of language proficiency, and successfully prepare immersion students for the Spanish AP exam, which in the State of Utah, is encouraged to be taken at the end of 9thgrade.

Lead Presenter

Leo Valladares, Utah State Board of Education / Utah State Dual Immersion Team
Role/Title

Utah Dual Immersion Secondary Coordinator

Co-Presenters

Lucia Rubio, University of Utah
Role/Title

Dual Immersion Secondary Specialist

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