Sixth International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education: Connecting Research and Practice Across Contexts

Paper/Best Practice Session (1 hour)

Not Language Specific

Two-Way Bilingual Immersion

Developing a plan and carrying out program evaluation at the school level requires deep understanding of best practices in Dual Langauge Education and managing change efforts.  Through this interactive session, participants will be provided with tools for program evaluations that support the identification of successes and areas for growth. 

During this presentation attendees will further develop their understanding of best practices for dual language implementation a the school level.  Topics discussed will be long range professional development planning, assessment, program structure, and family and community engagement.  In the area of professional development planning attention to the needs of the English partner teacher, non English partner teacher, and development of their collaborative relationship will be addressed.  In the area of assessment attendees will hear about various options for developing an assessement calendar to meet the needs of students, teachers, and program planners.  Program structure includes maintenence of the target language throughout a student's experience K-12 and how to work collaboratively across a system to ensure this.  Finally, family and community engagement is a key component of effecitive program evaluation as active community involvement is necessary for long term student and programatic success.  Attendees will learn protocols that can be used in their own local contexts to set goals and strengthen even the strongest dual language programs.