Vietnamese/English Dual Language Immersion 21 st Century Learning in Westminster School District Incoming Kindergarten Family Information Meeting Presentation 2016

Welcome & Introductions On behalf of Superintendent, Dr. Marian Kim-Phelps, we welcome you to our 2016 Vietnamese/English Dual Language Immersion Family Information Night! Dr. Cyndi Paik, Assistant Superintendent Shannon Villanueva, Principal Huong Dang, DLI Kindergarten Teacher Patty Pelton, DLI Kindergarten Teacher Janifer Tran, Community Liaison Genise Blattaglia, EL ISS, OLA Lori Florigan, EL ISS, OLA Renae Bryant, Executive Director OLA

What is Dual Language? Dual Language (DL): Integrates native English speaking and English language learning students in the same classroom and provides academic instruction through two languages, one of which is the primary language of each group of students

What does the program look like?  50% of the day’s instruction is in English and 50% is in Vietnamese  Periods of instruction during which only one language is used  Balanced number of English only speaking students and English Learner students in the class  Goals are bilingualism, biliteracy, achievement at or above grade level, and multicultural competence

Benefits of a Dual Language Immersion Program! High academic achievement Bilingualism/Biliteracy Cross-cultural relationships Competitive advantage for college and career opportunities Advantages for college admission and scholarships Respect for self, family, school, and community Builds leadership and self-confidence Develops strong school and family partnerships Equips students with skills to be more successful in a global economy

Pathway to Biliteracy Awards Specialized awards given to any student who meets the OCDE biliteracy criteria Biliteracy ribbons given in preschool, Kindergarten, third, fifth or sixth grades Biliteracy medal given in eighth grade

22221st Century Skills The 2014 English Language Arts and English Language Development Framework values biliteracy defines these 21st century skills: –Critical Thinking –Creativity and Innovation –Communication and Collaboration –Global Awareness and Competence –Technological Savvy Educating for Global Competence: Biliteracy for California Schools Chapter 10 pages 28-29

WSD and CSUF NRCAL Partnership:

How Will Teachers Be Trained? Vietnamese Programs at Cal State University Fullerton: - Bachelor’s degree in Vietnamese - Vietnamese teaching credential pathway (7 th - 12 th grades) -Vietnamese Bilingual Authorization (K-6 dual language immersion)

National Resource Center for Asian Languages (NRCAL) Improve the nation’s capacity for the teaching and learning of Asian languages including Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. Develop instructional resources Provide professional development Conduct research

What Curriculum Will Be Used? American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: CA Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. Literacy approach adopted by the District

Principal Shannon Villanueva: Personal reasons for dual…

Mrs. Pelton & Mrs. Dang

Basic Schedule 8:00-10:05 English Language Arts Vietnamese Language Arts English Language Development Vietnamese Language Development 10:05-10:25 Recess 10:25-11:15 Math in English 11:15-12:00 Science (in Vietnamese), Social Studies, VAPA, ST Math 12:00-12:45 Lunch 12:45-2:00 English Language Arts Vietnamese Language Arts

Parent Involvement Commit to long-term (K-6) participation in the dual language immersion program Develop an understanding of dual language immersion education Attend Dual Family Nights (about three a year) Read with your child (in English) minutes daily Encourage the use of the Vietnamese language outside of school and learn as much as you can Enjoy the challenges and celebrate the results You do not need to be able to speak, understand, read, or write Vietnamese in order for your child to be successful

Family Testimonials

Registration Process Outside the District: 1.Request an Interdistrict Transfer from the district of residence. 2.Bring the Approved Interdistrict Transfer to WSD district office for approval. 3.Complete and return kindergarten registration packet with original birth certificate and immunization records to WSD office. 4.We will be accepting applications for classes in the school year: 48 spots in kindergarten and eight spots in first grade.

Registration Process Residents of WSD: Students enrolling in the Vietnamese/English Dual Language Immersion Program may submit their materials beginning February 3, 2016.

Vietnamese/English Dual Language Immersion  Be part of this exciting program!  Give your child a competitive advantage!  Enroll your child now!