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

del 20 al 22 de October del 2016

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Leading Dual Language Program Evaluation in Schools

sábado, el 22 de octubre de 2016 a las 15:00–16:00 CDT
Greenway Ballroom I
Session Type

Paper/Best Practice Session (1 hour)

Immersion/Partner Language(s)

Not Language Specific

Context/program model

Two-Way Bilingual Immersion

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

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. 

Abstract/Description for Paper, Discussion, and Laptop Poster presentations

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. 

Lead Presenter/organizer

Allison Deno, Kent School District
Role/Title

School Improvement Officer

State (in US) or Country

WA

Co-Presenters

Heidi LaMare, Bellevue School District
Role/Title

Supervisor of Bilingual Programs

State (in US) or Country

WA

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