Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education
February 6–9, 2019
The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA
Components of a Sustainable and Replicable DLI Program
Strand
Strand III: Program Design, Development and Evaluation
Immersion/Partner Language(s)
Not language specific
Level
Middle School/Junior High
High School
Program Summary/Abstract Description
As the rapidly growing demands of a global economy become apparent, communities are turning to the promises of dual language immersion programs, to meet the academic rigor, linguistic flexibility and intercultural competencies needed to prepare a competitive 21st Century global workforce.
This session will address the foundational pillars of DLI programs and the infrastructures of support needed to ensure program quality and sustainability. The Utah DLI Program will be used to illustrate these foundational pillars and infrastructures.
Through guided analysis and group discussions, the participant will be able to identify the replicability of these foundational pillars and infrastructures of support in their diverse contexts.
Lead Presenter
Ofelia G. WADE, Utah State Office of Education
Role/Title
Utah Spanish DLI Director
Co-Presenters
Ofelia G. WADE, Utah State Board of Education, Utah State Dual Immersion Team, and Tooele County School District
Role/Title
Utah Spanish DLI Secondary Coordinator
Maria Natziely Torres, Utah State Office of Education
Role/Title
Utah Spanish Dual Language Immersion Coordinator
Raul Martin, Utah State Board of Education
Role/Title
Utah Spanish DLI Coordinator
LIDIA Ordaz, USBE - UTAH DUAL IMMERSION TEAM
Role/Title
STATE SPANISH DLI COORDINATOR