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Program Insights for Spanish Teachers & LOTE Coordinators

“The Spanish-speaking student is the strongest linguistic and cultural resource available to Texas teachers of languages other than English and one which must be recognized and developed to its full potential.” Dr. George Blanco, UT Austin Español para el Hispanohablante

TARGETED AUDIENCE Limited English Proficient students who are Spanish speakers Spanish speakers born in the US with varying degrees of language abilities Spanish speakers born in a Spanish-speaking country with varying degrees of language abilities Any student who has a Spanish-speaking background (students who have studied abroad, in foreign schools, in military schools, etc.)

Who are the Native Speakers of Spanish? Source: Español para el Hispanohablante, Dr. George Blanco

Student Identification Consider Spanish speakers enrolled in current Spanish classes Obtain referrals from counselors and ESL teachers Consider Spanish-speaking LEP students Disseminate student survey to incoming 8 th graders to find interested students Solicit nominations from parents, teachers, and administrators

Curriculum Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for LOTE level 4Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for LOTE level 4 AP Spanish 4 curriculum fine-tuned with age appropriate activities for middle school students AP Objectives from College Board

Instructional and Assessment Focus “Teach the way you test and test the way you teach.” TEKS-based instruction Learner-centered instruction Task-based instruction Content-enriched instruction Grammar: an important means to an end, but not the center of instruction Portfolio assessment and performance- based assessment for the 5 Cs

LOTE PROGRAM ARTICULATION Sample MS Spanish Program 6 th and 7 th Grade - No Spanish End of 7 th Grade - Credit by Exam for Spanish 1, 2, and 3 Summer Before 8 th Grade - Institute to prepare students 8 th Grade: Spanish 4 AP Language

LOTE Program Articulation Sample MS Spanish Program 6 th Grade - No Spanish Summer between 6 th and 7 th - Credit by Exam for Spanish 1 and/or 2 7 th Grade - Spanish 3 Pre-AP or Spanish 2 first semester and Spanish 3 Pre-AP second semester 8 th Grade - Spanish 4 AP Language

LOTE PROGRAM ARTICULATION Sample MS Spanish Program 6 TH Grade: Semester 1 - Spanish 1 Semester 2 - Spanish 2 7 th Grade: Spanish 3 Pre-AP 8 th Grade: Spanish 4 AP Language

LOTE PROGRAM ARTICULATION in TYPICAL HIGH SCHOOL Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (regular, honors, Pre-AP) Spanish for Spanish speakers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (regular, honors, Pre-AP)

LOTE PROGRAM ARTICULATION HIGH SCHOOL Sample MS-HS Program for MS AP Students Students enroll in Spanish 5 AP Literature in 9 th grade – VERY DIFFICULT – NOT RECOMMENDED Students enroll in Spanish 5 Pre-AP (PEIMS# ) in 9 th grade and then Spanish 5 AP (PEIMS# A ) in 10 th grade – students receive two credits

LOTE PROGRAM ARTICULATION HIGH SCHOOL Sample MS-HS Program for MS AP Students 9th grade - Spanish 5 Pre-AP 10th grade - Spanish 5 AP Lit 11th grade - Spanish 6 Honors Any specialized course for levels 5, 6, & 7: Spanish for Medical Personnel Spanish for Business Purposes Spanish for Communications

LOTE PROGRAM ARTICULATION HIGH SCHOOL Sample MS-HS Program for MS AP Students If students have reached advanced level proficiency, they may wish to begin the study of another language. Multi-language study –is looked upon favorably (and is sometimes required) by universities; –is excellent for International Studies; and –promotes multilingual, multicultural studies.

District Goal: To p rovide challenging, higher level coursework for students at every grade level

DISTRICT/CAMPUS Strategies Define program and student expectations Provide parent and student feedback Articulate middle school and high school Spanish program Provide financial and staff support at district level Provide appropriate instructional materials Provide a campus network of support (principal, counselor, department coordinator, registrar, students) to work as a team Designate a program leader/contact such as the LOTE Coordinator or AP Coordinator

TEACHER Strategies Provide college level prep work Follow College Board Guidelines for the AP course Follow state and district curriculum for Spanish 4 AP course Expect and prepare ALL students to take the AP Spanish language exam Participate in appropriate staff development Plan for student success Be proactive and enthusiastic

STUDENT GOALS Develop intermediate high/advanced low level proficiency in all language skills Develop critical thinking skills Use higher order skills Prepare for other AP courses in high school in Spanish and other content areas Develop self-esteem and purpose, an “I can” attitude

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