1. Dual Language and 21 st Century Skills Dr. Maria C. Rios and Dr. Christine Heinrichs

2. About the Presenters Maria C. Rios, Ed.D. mcrios041@bpusd.net mcrios041@bpusd.net  15 years in education in DL schools  6 years as an administrator in DL schools  2015 – Completed Dissertation on how principals can support teachers of English Language Learner Maria C. Rios, Ed.D. mcrios041@bpusd.net mcrios041@bpusd.net  15 years in education in DL schools  6 years as an administrator in DL schools  2015 – Completed Dissertation on how principals can support teachers of English Language Learner Christine R. Heinrichs Ed.D. crheinrichs307@bpusd.net  21 years in education in DL schools  11 years as an administrator in DL schools  2015 – Completed Dissertation on the DL program preparing students as 21 st century learners

3. Baldwin Park USD, www.bpusd.net Dual Language is offered at:  5 Elementary Schools  2 Middle Schools/Jr. Highs  1 High School

5. Characteristics of Research Based DL Program  History of Language Policies and Legislation  Characteristics of an Effective DL Program  Framework for State Action on Global Education Mid-Century Legislation English Language Development No Child Left Behind Race to the Top Common Core State Standards Clear Goals for Language Acquisition Native Language as a Resource Culturally Relevant Education Teacher Training Promote Global Understanding Increase Language Instruction Connections between Educators Connections to the Larger Community

6. 21 st Century Skills and the Common Core Systems for teachers Systems in place to support teachers in achieving high levels of English Language Development Teacher Collaboration Time Monitoring of English Language Development Differentiated Staff Development

7. 21 st Century Skills and the Common Core English Language Development Standards Emerging Connection to Common Core Language Arts Standards Expanding Collaborative, Interpretive, Productive, Analyze Bridging Depth of Knowledge (DOK chart)

8. 21 st Century Skills Expected Student Outcomes (Partnership for 21 st Century Skills, 2009) : Life and Career Skills (Darling-Hammond, 2014) Core Subjects and Twenty-first Century Themes (Suarez-Orozco & Suarez- Orozco, 2009) Learning and Innovation Skills (Suarez-Orozco & Suarez- Orozco, 2009) Information, Media and Technology Skills (Fullan, 2012, 2014)

9. Overlap of the DL Program and 21 st Century Skills Multilingualism Communication as a Basic Skill for Innovation Media Application in a Diverse, Multicultural Environment Multilingualism, Global Awareness, and Civic Literacy as 21 st century concepts

10.  Support from the Board of Education  District Level Coordinator  Defined Vision and Mission  Horizontal & Vertical Team Collaboration  School Teams  Curriculum  Problem Solving  Celebrations  Cultural Events  Support from the Board of Education  District Level Coordinator  Defined Vision and Mission  Horizontal & Vertical Team Collaboration  School Teams  Curriculum  Problem Solving  Celebrations  Cultural Events Structures and Practices at the District Level

11. Dual Language Instructional Program Grades Spanish English o Pre-K 90% 10% o K-2nd 80% 20% o 3rd 70% 30% o 4th 60% 40% o 5th-6th 50% 50% o 7th-8th Social Studies/Language Arts taught in Spanish o 9th-12th Spanish III/AP Spanish Language/ AP Spanish Literature/Chicano Studies

12. Structures and Practices at the Elementary School Level  Belief in the Program Goals – All Members  Language Value and Representation  Integration of Cultural Awareness during Instruction  Events that Build Community  Collaborating, Critical Thinking, and Creativity  Future Focused  Belief in the Program Goals – All Members  Language Value and Representation  Integration of Cultural Awareness during Instruction  Events that Build Community  Collaborating, Critical Thinking, and Creativity  Future Focused

13. Structures and Practices at the Middle School Level  Belief in the Program Goals – All Members  System for Matriculation  Time for Spanish  Events that Build Community  Future Focused  Belief in the Program Goals – All Members  System for Matriculation  Time for Spanish  Events that Build Community  Future Focused

14. Structures and Practices at the High School Level  Belief in the Program Goals – All Members  System for Matriculation  Schedule for DL classes  Events that Build Community  Plan for AP classes  Culminating Project  Dual Language Seal and Seal of Biliteracy  Belief in the Program Goals – All Members  System for Matriculation  Schedule for DL classes  Events that Build Community  Plan for AP classes  Culminating Project  Dual Language Seal and Seal of Biliteracy

15. Contact information Dr. Maria C. Rios – mcrios041@bpusd.net Dr. Christine R. Heinrichs – crheinrichs307@bpusd.net, www.walnuteagles.net Baldwin Park USD – www.bpusd.net, (626)962-3311, Mr. Froilan Mendoza, Superintentent Ms. Madalena Arellano, Assistant Superintendent, Student Achievement Dr. Maria C. Rios – mcrios041@bpusd.net Dr. Christine R. Heinrichs – crheinrichs307@bpusd.net, www.walnuteagles.net Baldwin Park USD – www.bpusd.net, (626)962-3311, Mr. Froilan Mendoza, Superintentent Ms. Madalena Arellano, Assistant Superintendent, Student Achievement